Tom Is a Policeman and Lives in a Suburban Neighborhood

Tom is a policeman and lives in a suburban neighborhood.It is a middle-class neighborhood where everyone has a nice lawn,well-kept but smallish homes and no one really stands out.The people down the block move and a young couple,Dick and Jane,moves in.They are quiet and keep to themselves,always pleasant when they see neighbors on the street but not making any friends.After about a month,Tom notices that the Dick and Jane have bought two expensive cars and a boat.Furthermore,he sees trucks arriving delivering home theater equipment and big screen televisions.Tom also notices that people are stopping at Dick and Jane's for short visits,some bringing packages in and some carrying packages out.Tom is convinced that they are drug dealers because he never sees Dick or Jane go to work.He finally decides to investigate.One night after he sees Dick and Jane leave the house,he enters their yard and picks the lock on the back door.In the basement he finds a cocaine lab.He calls in for reinforcements who arrive and seize the drugs and equipment.Did Tom act appropriately and will the evidence seized be admissible in court?