HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – An 11-time convicted felon, Andre Brown, 38, is back in custody facing multiple charges after a routine traffic stop in Hillsborough County led to the discovery of a massive haul of illegal drugs and cash.
The arrest was made on Friday, October 17, 2025, when Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies initiated a traffic stop. A K9 unit was called to the scene to conduct an open-air sniff, which resulted in a positive alert for the odor of narcotics.
Following a thorough search, deputies uncovered a substantial quantity of controlled substances and currency.
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The seized items included:
- 155 grams of crack cocaine
- 140.7 grams of powder cocaine
- 22.7 grams of MDMA pills
- 3.9 grams of Oxycodone Hydrochloride pills
- 6.75 pounds of cannabis
- $13,067 in U.S. currency
Brown was immediately arrested and taken into custody. He is facing multiple felony charges related to drug possession and trafficking.
“Our deputies remain dedicated in the fight against illegal narcotics,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chronister. “Every drug we take off the streets means fewer overdoses, fewer broken families, and a safer Hillsborough County.”
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the investigation is ongoing. Brown is currently being held at the Hillsborough County Jail.
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