Money and drugs recovered in North Valley thanks to K-9 officers

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- One K-9 officer was called out to a traffic stop Saturday and was alerted to the smell of narcotics in the suspect's vehicle.

A probable cause search revealed the male driver had $85,000 inside his vehicle in Ziploc sandwich bags.

The suspect admitted the currency was for the sale of drugs.

Another K-9 officer helped at a traffic stop on Friday, sniffing out 26 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicle.