Texas troopers find $6M in 18-wheel truck

AP | 11/21/03

[kattracks]

ALICE, Texas (AP) — Authorities found boxes filled with millions of dollars when they searched an 18-wheeler because its paperwork "didn't add up" during a routine inspection.

Eleven boxes filled with packaged money were found in the truck Wednesday among its regular load, boxes of heat-and-serve dinner rolls, authorities said. The total was estimated at $6 million.

"We haven't gotten an official count yet," state Department of Public Safety Capt. David Doyle said. "They are doing a hand count."

The 18-wheeler was pulled over about 11 miles north of Alice.

The two troopers who conducted the stop specialize in commercial vehicle safety inspections and pulled the truck over for an inspection, Doyle said.

"They interviewed the driver, and the paperwork and whatnot didn't add up," Doyle said. "This truck wasn't where it should have been and doing what it should have been doing."

Officials did not release the name of the driver because the investigation is continuing and because they fear he or his relatives could be in danger, Doyle said.

[Gunslingr3]

Officials did not release the name of the driver because the investigation is continuing and because they fear he or his relatives could be in danger, Doyle said.

Yeah! Great idea! The people missing 6+ million dollars probably don't remember his name, so just don't release it. sheesh...

[southernnorthcarolina]

Eleven boxes filled with packaged money were found in the truck Wednesday among its regular load, boxes of heat-and-serve dinner rolls, authorities said. The total was estimated at $6 million.

OK, someone has to say it... That's a lot of bread.

[2banana]

Eleven boxes filled with packaged money were found in the truck Wednesday among its regular load, boxes of heat-and-serve dinner rolls, authorities said. The total was estimated at $6 million.

That is A LOT of bread!!!! :-)

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Rush's cash withdrawals?

[1rudeboy]

Given the probability that there are so many trucks carrying that kind of cash, along with heat & serve rolls, the bad guys would have to be really, really, stupid.

[Cvengr]

Reads as though within a few miles of the old Rockefeller place. I believe it's the same ranch where Rockefeller passed away while having intercourse with his,....um maid.

One of the few counties in Texas I've traversed where racism is prevalent and antichristian values are the norm, 20 years ago. The atmosphere changes by the next county. Interesting report.

[theDentist]

Another donation to the DNC.

[basil]

Hmmmm---wonder how long it takes to hand count 6 million.

[vollmond]

Hmmmm---wonder how long it takes to hand count 6 million.

Just as long as it takes to hand count $7 million. *wink*

[unixfox]

"This truck wasn't where it should have been and doing what it should have been doing."

And just exactly what should that be officer?

[Ditter]

Alice Texas, where LBJ stole his senate seat from Coke Stevenson 1948. I didn't know a Rockerfeller died in Texas. Which one? Was he on a hunting trip?