Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Tuesday afternoon around 2:05pm, Fayette County Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Ford Truck dually on I10 W/B near Engle for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver Smith observed criminal indicators consistent with drug trafficking. Smith asked for consent to search the truck and it was granted by the driver and his passenger. During the search of the truck Smith located 5 bundles of bulk US Currency in the tool box of the truck. Both subjects denied knowledge of the currency. Assisting Smith at the scene was Sgt. Randy Thumann his canine "Kolt" and Deputy Herman Olvera. Arrested as 46 yr. old Hector Sanchez and the passenger 43yr. Old Female Teresita Cruz-Vara both of Laredo Texas. The Subjects were transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center and charged with Felony Money Laundering. The total amount of Bundled currency seized was $191,900
