ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: November 22, 2011 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 3:51 p.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police Seize Cannabis and Cash
Two Separate Traffic Stops Lead to Seizures of 118 pounds of Cannabis and $21,604 Cash.
MADISON COUNTY, IL – Illinois State Police, District 11, announced results from two recent traffic stops that led to the seizure of 118 pounds of cannabis and over $20,000. District 11 Troopers stopped a red Chevrolet SUV on November 19, 2011 on I-55/70 near Collinsville, IL and located 118 pounds of cannabis. Two days later, a black Dodge minivan was stopped on I-55/70 near Maryville, IL and $21,604 cash was discovered.
On November 19, an ISP Trooper stopped the red Chevrolet SUV for improper lane usage and obstructed view. Further investigation led to the Trooper suspecting possible criminal activity. As a precaution, an ISP K-9 was alerted and arrived on scene. The K-9 positively alerted to the presence of an illegal substance, and upon further investigation, eight duffle bags containing 118 pounds of cannabis was located inside the Chevrolet. Arrested for cannabis trafficking was Richard L. Nolan, 66 of Avon, Indiana.
Separately, on November 21, an ISP Trooper stopped the black Dodge minivan for following too closely. Further investigation led to the Trooper suspecting possible criminal activity. An ISP K-9 was on scene and conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle. The ISP K-9 positively alerted to the presence of an illegal substance, and upon further investigation, several small bundles of cash were found throughout the vehicle. Seized from the vehicle was $21,604 cash.
“Over the past few months District 11 Troopers have seized a significant amount of cannabis from drug traffickers,” stated District 11 Commander, Captain Brad Parsons. “I’m extremely proud of the work these Troopers are doing to keep illegal drugs off the streets,” he continued.
Nolan is being held on $100,000 bond at Madison County Jail. The driver of the Dodge minivan was released and the investigation is ongoing.
THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST
THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW
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