If he was contemplating purchasing a car, which was his stated reason for carrying that amount and didn't want to have to deal with checks clearing, money orders, etc - then it was only stupid telling the cop about it (which only an non-drug dealer would do).


>I agree that the cop ripped the guy off
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>But it's just plain STUPID to carry $22K anywhere except to your bank.
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>>http://www.newschannel5.com/story/18241221/man-loses-22000-in-new-policing-for-profit-case