ALTENBERND, Judge.
The state appeals an order granting Mr. Pugh's motion to suppress evidence obtained pursuant to an inventory search of an automobile. Because the officers had probable cause to arrest Mr. Pugh while he was operating the car, we reverse.
On September 25, 1992, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a tip that Mr. Pugh would be transporting illegal drugs in a specific neighborhood while driving a red Nissan Pulsar. For purposes of this opinion...
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