https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/dps-howard-county-traffic-stop-speeding-money-laundering/513-cee95b5f-e0ef-47e3-bb26-ed3dcca570cf

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for speeding in Howard County led to four people being arrested for money laundering, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

In early September, a DPS sergeant reportedly conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 for speeding.

DPS said that, during the traffic stop and after further investigation, the people in the vehicle had a connection to the recent shutdown of massage parlors in Midland and had a large amount of money.

With the DPS Criminal Investigations Division's assistance, four people were reportedly charged with money laundering between $30,000 and $150,000.

DPS said the driver was also charged with promoting prostitution.