People v. $1,002 United States Currency

PRESIDING JUSTICE LUND

delivered the opinion of the court:

The State appeals from the order of the circuit court of McLean County denying its complaint for forfeiture of $1,002 United States currency. We reverse.

On February 21, 1990, the State filed a complaint, for forfeiture of $1,002 U.S. currency, nine hypodermic syringes, and quantities of heroin pursuant to section 505 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56½, par. 1505). The complaint alleged that the foregoing items were recovered by officers of the Illinois State Police during the lawful search of…