Traveling with cash
I have been reading that on I80 & I90 people traveling have been pulled over by police for whatever reason and then are asked if they have any drugs, guns or large amounts of cash. I have also read th...
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fj12ryder wrote:
It certainly is possible, and has happened thousands of times over the years, thanks to the "War on Drugs". Civil forfeiture is a way for some law enforcement offices to help offset their costs. Not supposed to work that way, but whatcha gonna do?
It really doesn't matter if it's large sums or small, the cops can take it. You then have to prove that it's yours legally. Large sums, in the thousands of dollars are more likely to be seized, but they can basically take what they can find. You do not have to be charged with a crime for them to take and keep your money. They just have to "feel" that it was drug money. A couple thousand dollars is probably not enough to worry about, but sums as small as $8000 have been seized.
I always refuse a search just on GP.
Been pulled over for a search much?
I never have, so never have had the opportunity to refuse.
Mike
