Routine traffic stop ends in arrest and cash seizure

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: <09/18/2011 22:35>
Contact: Sgt. Garcia

On September 17, 2011, at approximately 2:30pm, Idaho State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on southbound US 93 at approximately milepost 19,in Twin Falls County. During a search of the vehicle Troopers located approximately $184,321.00 dollars in cash. The driver, Jesus Cruz-Cruz, 45 of Federal Way WA was arrested and transported to the Twin Falls County Jail where he was booked in on a Felony Warrant for Drug Trafficking. The currency and the vehicle was seized. Troopers were assisted by a Twin Falls County K9 Deputy.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho