(Aug. 18, 2016) During a traffic stop conducted on southbound Route 113 near Brantley Road on Aug. 4, the Pocomoke Police Department reported seizing about $35,000 from the unidentified vehicle occupants.
“During the stop, officers became suspicious of possible criminal activity, which led to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers recovered $35,253 in U.S. currency, which is believed to be connected with criminal organizations,” a release from the department reads.
No charges connected to the incident have been made public.
City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot, who is also the public information officer for the town, declined to comment due to the matter still being under investigation.
“During the stop, officers became suspicious of possible criminal activity, which led to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers recovered $35,253 in U.S. currency, which is believed to be connected with criminal organizations,” a release from the department reads.
No charges connected to the incident have been made public.
City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot, who is also the public information officer for the town, declined to comment due to the matter still being under investigation.