ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
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| Date: January 12, 2012 | Trooper Mike Link |
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Illinois State Police Seize Large Sum of Cash
Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Over $34,000.
COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Brad Parsons, District 11 Commander, announces the seizure of U.S. Currency. The seizure occurred on August 29, 2012 at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Interstate 55 southbound near Collinsville. The amount of money seized was $34,171.
On August 29, at approximately 2:15 p.m. an ISP Trooper stopped a white 2011 Toyota for following too closely. Further investigation led the Trooper to believe there was criminal activity. The Trooper asked for and was given consent to search the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and $34,171 was found.
The driver and passenger were both questioned and neither of them claimed ownership of the money. The driver is an illegal immigrant and is being held pending deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The passenger was released.
“I don’t know of too many people who have over $34,000 just lying around,” said Captain Parsons. “If you do have that much cash and you have it for a legitimate reason, most people don’t take the time to vacuum seal it and then deny ownership of the money,” he continued.
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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