PER CURIAM.
We reverse the trial court's order granting a motion to suppress physical evidence. Contrary to the trial court's findings, the record supports that the traffic stop was valid and not merely a pretext to search the vehicle. Subsequent to the search, appellee was placed under arrest for driving under the influence, though it is of no legal consequence whether the search occurred before or after the arrest. See State v. Smith,
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