Second traffic stop nets large cash amount

Four people in a vehicle stopped for speeding early Monday morning were charged with felony drug possession and Flomaton police seized $30,740 cash during the traffic stop.

It marks the second time this month Flomaton police have seized cash following traffic stops where drugs were found. On Dec. 1, police seized $74,000 from Robert Smith, 36, 5788 Hermitage Circle, Milton, following a traffic stop where Smith was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy said the process for seizing cash involves his office filing condemnation action in circu...

 
 
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