The Michigan State Police said Wednesday that a driver who was stopped for following too close was found to be carrying for $40,000 in cash, which was seized, but the driver was let go.
The out-of-state driver was driving on I-75 in Monroe County when he was stopped for following too close on Tuesday.
According to MSP, troopers were led to the $40,000 in cash but they did not explain how it was found. Police seized the money but also did not explain why.
The driver, a 33-year-old man not from Michigan, was not arrested.
Police are still investigating.
Meanwhile elsewhere…
Man getting back his $82K life savings after it was seized at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH – A man’s life savings of more than $82,000 will be returned to him after it was seized in August at Pittsburgh International Airport, officials said.
In a letter from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Institute for Justice said it was told, “After further review, a decision has been made to return the property.”
Because when you have a lot of money you’re guilty of drug dealing or something. Not working hard and saving all your life.
Terry Rolin, of South Fayette Township, and his daughter, Rebecca Brown, are still suing the DEA and the Transportation Security Administration, according to the Institute for Justice. The suit is looking to end the seizure of cash from air travelers without probable cause and includes class action claims and an individual claim for damages.
