Traffic Stop Led To Unusual Arrest For Pocomoke City Police

 

 

 

 

Pocomoke City Police Department

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

Pocomoke City Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 13 South for speeding and a defective taillight.   Further investigation revealed a large quantity of “KHAT” a Schedule 1 hallucinogenic narcotic.  This type of drug is grown in East Africa and Southern Arabia and is ingested by either chewing or smoking the substance.

 

Pocomoke City Police Dept.  Photo

 

 Pocomoke City Officers also seized from the vehicle $23,957.00 in U.S. Currency, a vehicle search revealed evidence of intra-state receipts for large quantities of cigarettes.  The driver, who is of foreign descent was arrested and charged with:

 

Possession with Intent to Distribute

   Possession of CDS – Schedule 1

 

 An ongoing investigation is continuing which may result in additional charges being placed against the driver as well as additional individuals being charged.

 

 Kelvin D. Sewell

Chief of Police