RUSKIN, Fla. — A routine traffic stop in Ruskin turned into a major drug bust when deputies discovered methamphetamine, pills, and over $12,000 in cash hidden inside a suspect’s vehicle.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), 64-year-old Joseph Perrone was pulled over and asked to step out of his car after he failed to show a driver’s license and registration.
WATCH: Meth, pills, and $12K in cash seized in Ruskin drug bust
The video shows the deputy saying he saw pills on the floor of the car and wanted to search it. Inside, they found almost 16 grams of meth.
Deputies said they also found drug paraphernalia and the cash.
Perrone was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking on Friday.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
