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November 16, 2011 Trooper Mike Link
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Illinois State Police Seize Large Sum of Currency
Traffic stop leads to the discovery of $300,000 cash.
MADISON COUNTY, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 11 stopped a
purple Dodge Durango on November 12, at 9:48 a.m. on Interstate 70 heading
westbound near Highland, Illinois.
The Chevrolet was stopped for improper lane usage, and further
investigation led to the Trooper suspecting possible criminal activity.
The Trooper asked for, and was given, consent to search the vehicle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 30 rectangular bundles sealed
with electric tape. The bundles contained cash and were hidden inside two
boxes of new home audio equipment. The 30 bundles of U.S. currency were
later determined to contain a total of $300,000 cash.
"I don't know of anyone who has a legitimate reason for carrying around
$300,000 cash," said District 11 Commander, Captain Brad Parsons. "And if
you do have a legitimate reason for it, you're not going to say that the
money isn't yours and deny you knew it was in the vehicle with you," he
continued.
The driver of the vehicle signed a disclaimer form which disavowed any
knowledge of the money. The money was seized and the driver was questioned
and released.
"The Illinois State Police acknowledges the on-going law enforcement
partnership with the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern
Illinois and the Drug Enforcement Administration in this investigation,"
said Captain Parsons.
The investigation is ongoing.
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