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Deputies seize over $46,000 in suspected drug money

Posted at 11:06 AM, Oct 18, 2016
and last updated 2018-05-16 10:37:09-04

On Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, Leon County Deputy Jerry Nichols conducted a traffic stop on I-45 that resulted in the arrest of two suspects for money laundering and felon in possession of a firearm.

The Leon County Sheriff's office said in a Facebook post that over $46,000 was seized in suspected drug money.

Deputy Robert Rhyne, Sgt. Jimmy Gifford and K9 “Rock” assisted in the investigation.  

This is a part of recent efforts made by the Leon County Sheriff’s office to stop the sale and use of illegal drugs.

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