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Flagler County man swallows cocaine during traffic stop, deputies say

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Flagler County man is in custody at the hospital after deputies said he swallowed cocaine during a traffic stop.

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Deputies said Leslie Brock had a torn open bag across his lap with white flakes on his face and beard.

The baggie spilled across the ground after deputies removed him from his vehicle.

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Deputies said Brock then spat out a white substance several times which deputies claim was cocaine.

Brock was taken to a nearby hospital and is being held there until he’s medically cleared.

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