Van suspected of drug activity weaving on highway, Manatee County FL
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Drug ViolationA dark-colored van was seen weaving on US 301 near 53rd Avenue. The vehicle emitted a strong smell linked to drug activity. It was last seen heading west on 53rd Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Manatee County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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23-165 signal 12 below.
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Signal 12[1] is in reference to a dark-colored Ford E350, Florida tag (number withheld).
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Mary Zebra Kilo 4A110, (number withheld).
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The vehicle was last seen at US 301 and 63rd Avenue traveling northbound.
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Complaint advised the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic with the loud smell of drugs coming from the vehicle.
00:27
Unknown driver description, dark tinted windows, last seen turning westbound on 53rd from US 301 at 1618 hours.
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[1]
Signal 12: Reckless driver
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Location mentioned:
US-301 & 53rd Ave E, Florida 34203
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