Del. State police seize $60,000 in cash

August 16, 2010 12:30 pm

Delaware State Police have seized 2.1 grams of powder cocaine and $60,000 in cash from an Arizona driver after a traffic stop on Route 1 in Newark (NOO'-ark).

Troopers say 41-year-old Mark Pugliese of Vail, Ariz., was stopped for a traffic violation Saturday about 3 p.m. Police say Pugliese gave permission for his vehicle to be searched and troopers found a duffel bag with the cash. Police say they took Pugliese to Troop 2 in Glasgow and found cocaine.

Pugliese was charged with possession of cocaine and released after posting $1,000 cash bail. The $60,000 was seized for forfeiture.

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