LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police in Mount Washington said they recovered thousands in cash and drugs during a Saturday night traffic stop.
In a Facebook post, Mt. Washington Police said several of their officers were working a nighttime detail for seatbelt enforcement.
During the detail, police said they stopped a person for not wearing a seatbelt.
Officers said the vehicle had a “strong odor of marijuana” coming from the passenger compartment.
After a search of the vehicle, police said they found a loaded Glock 20 handgun under the driver’s seat and recovered marijuana packaged for resale, pills, jewelry and more than $18,000 in cash.
"Awesome work done by your Mt Washington Police Department," they said in the post.
Police said the suspect was arrested and is a convicted felon. Their name has not yet been released.
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