DPS troopers seize $2 million+ in cash

ZAVALA COUNTY (KXAN) - Texas Highway Patrol troopers seized $2,009,700 in cash during a traffic stop Friday in La Pryor in Zavala County.

DPS troopers stopped an 18-wheeler around 3:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of State Highway 57 and U.S. 83 for speeding and not having a front license plate.

After written consent was given, troopers searched the truck and trailer and discovered the cash the cash in two duffel bags.

The driver of the truck denied ownership of the cash and was released.

DPS Criminal Investigations agents in Eagle Pass will continue the investigation.