Cops: Airport security officer involved in drug trafficking
Amy L. Edwards
4:00 PM EDT, April 8, 2009



A Homeland Security employee working as a security officer at Orlando International Airport was arrested today after detectives found drugs and weapons at his home, Palm Bay police reported.

Timothy Monroe, 41, faces several charges including trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Palm Bay police searched Monroe's home on Coral Reef Road Northwest early Wednesday. Police said they found cocaine, marijuana packaged in individual baggies for sale, a shotgun, pistols, about 100 rounds of ammunition and more than $6,000.

Monroe is employed as a security officer for the Transportation Security Administration and based at OIA, police said.

"This individual has been involved in illegal drug trafficking for quite some time," said Matt Waldron, an agent with Palm Bay Police Department's Special investigations Unit. "The fact that Mr. Monroe holds a position of authority for our airport security is a concern based on what we've uncovered today."

The several-month investigation is ongoing.