12.1 - Arrest Procedure

The police receive a tip that a drug pusher named Richie will be flying from New York City to Washington, D.C., sometime on the morning of September 8. The informant describes Richie as a tall man with reddish hair and a beard. He also tells police that Richie has a habit of walking fast and that he will be carrying illegal drugs in a brown leather bag. The police have received reliable information from this informant in the past. On the morning of September 8, the police watch all passengers arriving from New York City. When they see a man who fits the description—carrying a brown leather bag and walking fast—they arrest him. A search of the bag reveals a large quantity of cocaine.