N.C. Man Pulled over and found with 1.5 million in cash

Ricky Deal resident of Gaston County was pulled over for a routine traffic stop for his brake light being out. Upon the officer approaching the car he noticed a book bag in the passenger seat. Mr Deal gave consent to search the vehicle where they found what officers say is the largest amount of cash they’ve seen since they’ve been on the task force. After taking 2 hours to count the money found it totaled up to be $1,500,000.00. Mr Deal was able to provide sufficient banking documents to show the money was clean money and was not seized. When asked about it Mr Deal replied. ” That is not a back pack, that is my wallet and wallets have the purpose to carry our cash” as he was putting his belongings back inside a Gucci back pack. When asked what his personal and financial situation by officers and to why he was carrying such a large amount of currency around with him he states “cash rules everything around me and I’m rich bitch” and dropped $10,000 on the ground and told them he knew he couldn’t give it to them but if they happen to find some money on the ground to make sure they get a haircut and do something nice for their wife’s and children as he got in his vehicle to leave.