Traffic stop on I-10 leads to money laundering arrest

A felony money laundering arrest was made by Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia on Monday, Feb. 28, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Sheriff Korenek reported that around 10:15 a.m., Smith stopped a 2020 Toyota pickup at the I-10 westbound 661 mile marker for a traffic violation.

After making contact with the driver, Smith…