In Plane Sight: Police can take your money without an arrest

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[@chipmcneal7354]

Stop calling it seizing money and call it stealing money

[@foodhead4677]

It's packaged nicely but really they just covering for them with word spells.

[@jakebaked5996]

It's very obvious why, the government is getting rid of cash

[@superchargerone]

stealing means taking without you knowing. taking by force is robbing.

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

Street justice knows past this absurd propagandist rhetoric, don’t you worry buddy!

[@jacksparrow3490]

​@@superchargeronethen its strong arm robbery

[@warrenwalker2260]

Shut this illegal scam down and return all money back to the victims

[@frjcde9392]

I’m sure that comment will make all the difference 😂

[@bootleg1514]

It'll never happen. Citizens need to learn their rights. That's the only way to fight back without violence.

[@kerriemert7263]

YES, give that money back! It’s NOT yours, you obtained ILLEGALLY! YOU should be arrested!

[@MichaelDillin]

@@frjcde9392as will yours and mine. It will help the algorithm promote this video and awareness. Any comment helps the algorithm 👍🤠🇺🇸

[@papasquat355]

Nothing illegal about it. The one thing the government does well (other than killing other people) is to take people's money. Call your representative and ask if they will change the asset forfeiture laws and see how they respond.

[@TROYJDONAHUE]

"WE CANNOT HAVE LAW & ORDER IN THIS COUNTRY IF OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT IS OUT OF ORDER"

[@Weltshmerz]

Well said

[@sheilaharrison6509]

Makes Sense

[@jamese498]

I'm going to have to borrow this that's so well said.

[@Sumiya-lp8mm]

This is why the outfit was set up, for what it does.

[@FredMas-gt2uh]

Only three states have ended qualified immunity . If you have a right to sue a dirty cop personally, it will be difficult to find a lawyer to sue them

[@StephenPowell-ui7si]

This is what you call great, responsible journalism.

[@SirManfly]

And don’t think you’re just going to fly on home with a stack of cash 💵 that you just won in Las Vegas because they’ll just take it from you!!

[@MrIvangallant]

a perfect example of why people don,t trust the government on all levels

[@CountingStars333]

The gubbermint is taking er gerbs!!!!

[@Darkwormhole777]

The irony is those agents sound more like a bunch of cartels out of Colombia than actual law abiding agents.

[@HBGoneGlobal]

Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

They are thieves since 1776

[@jeffk464]

There's a profit model for this

[@shannonleighkelly]

He should have gotten his money back WITH INTEREST!

[@melissaharmon3808]

YES!

[@indyford3531]

Plus pain and suffering.

[@iamhe999]

And Lawyer fees..

[@valeriestevens5250]

Agree with all of the above comments.

[@billpii6314]

@@iamhe999 his lawyer fee was $0.00

[@nixieandyakyak3837]

Those DEA agents, their bosses and the local officer should be in jail for theft. It's so sad. What a travesty of justice.

[@magikindian]

In a police state, the officers have the right to carry out any kind of action. Yall just live under the illusion of freedom.

[@infotrex]

Church lady says "Qualified immunity"

[@Matty272]

Yeah but who’s gonna prosecute them.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Dea Dei Dem can't l8ve with these can we?❤❤

[@itwasaliens]

What they're doing is legal tho. It's called civil asset forfeiture.

[@SmokedOutByMiguel512]

Respect to this hard working man

[@charlenegriffis5900]

This is awful he had to go this, then fight in court to get his own money back!! Sickening!!

[@dragonf1092]

The agents should be charged and prosecuted for theft,grand larceny.

[@FSR-v9c]

NO, they can't, that is the issue. If that was the case as you so wrongly declare, there would be no issue here.

[@dragonf1092]

@@FSR-v9c if they violate a American citizens constitutionally protected rights yes they can be criminally charged.

[@dragonf1092]

@@FSR-v9c Title 18 U.S.C. section 241 conspiracy against rights If two or more person's conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any state, territory, commonwealth, possession, or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any rights or privileges secured to him by the constitution or laws of the united states,or because of his having so exercised the same... They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years,or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section, or if such acts include kidnapping, or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life or both, or may be sentenced to death. Title 18 U.S.C. section 242 deprivation of rights under color of law. Whoever under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom willfully subjects any person in any state, Territory, commonwealth, possession, or district to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the constitution or laws of the united states... Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year,or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon,explosives,or fire shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years,or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping,or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill,shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life or both,or may be sentenced to death.

[@adriansalas8424]

100% how do they not see the wrong!

[@colliswilliams8992]

There needs to be a tougher punishment for abusing the badge. I'd be censored and possibly arrested if I defined that punishment.

[@whatthephuck4588]

Treating large amounts of cash as a crime is treason under the law

[@Blurb777]

Fourth Amendment "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." These thugs are violating the Constitution of the US of America And NEED to be held accountable for their thievery and thuggery.

[@mlong9475]

This warrants a class action lawsuit.

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

I'm down with that. They said that they would detain people to make them miss their flight.

[@EdwardLorreto]

@@mlong9475 people get on it Don't let a bunch of corrupt officials take anything from you.

[@EdwardLorreto]

Check your cash always and don't flaunt it around.

[@UpcomingJedi]

Stupid. All that does is transfer most of the stolen money to the lawyers for putting up a show in court and 'earning' it.

[@azb2605]

@@EdwardLorreto never check valuables. TSA and the airline baggage handlers touch those items. Simple, if you’re traveling with large amounts of cash, tell them you’re willing to miss your flight go get the dog. Video the entire encounter. Really, just tell them no thank you. All intimidation, zero authority to back it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lulajones7039]

This should went viral all over the country and Neighboring.

[@knightofyourlife]

Seizure? Don't you mean Theft.

[@infotrex]

"Involuntary forfeiture" is the legal term to make it sound like "due process" was involved? Can you say new police equipment in your town or "policing for profit"?

[@SusanHolbert]

Very well put. Thank you.

[@husher5142]

civil forfeiture is legal currently

[@jeffreyweaver9854]

This is a CRIMINAL ACTIVITY known as a SHAKEDOWN SCAM AGAINST INNOCENT PEOPLE!

[@djkdawg]

yep theft, if you do it, its robbery , they are a gang

[@realdeal2079]

This is why people don’t like the police

[@madamedefarge9503]

This is why people don't like/trust the government as well as the police. But the police are only doing what the gov tells them to do. After all, it's the government that gets the money.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

The police are not the ones to go after. The Feds are behind this and only they can stop it.

[@Icantevenstandit]

This is one MORE reason why...

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@Icantevenstandit Next time you're discussing the matter, remember to bring up the fact that police are not responsible for this law. Congress is. Only they can end it.

[@tmo105]

Police enjoy enforcing it and using their power, and I guarantee cash ends up in their pockets, empowering them even more

[@a.walters123]

The way that undercover cop ran when confronted, it’s the same reaction and body language people have when getting confronted doing something wrong.

[@deannabannister738]

Yep

[@ILovePancakes24]

Criminals tend to scurry when caught. Only difference is they have badges and brought shorts and belts.

[@Monster003]

To catch a predator vibes for sure

[@ExceptionalLibra]

Yup

[@elizabethquinn1156]

HE HAD BEEN DOING WRONG !!!

[@genjimonogatari6156]

This is absolutely despicable… do not consent to anything. The DEA will be sued for millions on discrimination charges!!

[@mrlahjr]

Billions. They stole billions.

[@MrKevinwbell]

Regardless if you’re Black, White, Yellow or Green.. This kinda sh*t just has to stop‼️

[@SnaykEyes77]

Thankyou for including us green folk.... We're always overlooked. 😂

[@JupiterCamelz]

Awesome comment 🤙🏾💯😂

[@rondas7772]

But it's about black men, not white men

[@lindacarroll10]

​@@SnaykEyes77😂😂😂

[@KM-zn3lx]

Yeah and I'm tired of going through a body search cuz I wear a bra!

[@tscande]

THIS IS THE BIGGEST VIOLATION OF NOT ONLY OUR CONSTITUTION BUT ALSO AGAINST ETHICS, MORALS AND DOING THE RIGHT THING

[@EdwardLorreto]

@@tscande as you very well know we have not lived in a Loving world that has turned evil, unless we all turn to the Great Creator.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Congress. Write to your representative and keep writing. Also, Institute of Justice does nothing but fight government overreach. Get involved.

[@Trace-l7k]

ACAB.

[@curtisj2165]

Definitely a violation of the fourth amendment

[@Jblaze024]

​@@user-bo1rj2xu2slol, if the institute of Justice were doing that. We would not be going through this tyrannical overreach by law enforcement.

[@dougww1ectebow]

No warrant, no search. DO NOT GIVE CONSENT!

[@NSUScooter]

Doesn’t work that way. They have a dog on site that they can say “hit on your bag” which means they can search it. Bye Bye 4th amendment

[@dougww1ectebow]

@@NSUScooter I saw no dogs there. Just a wise ass fed.

[@Jblaze024]

​@@NSUScooteryes, that's how it works. We're all educated on false hits given by officers to their dogs.

[@Samil101]

If you don’t give consent you missed your flight

[@dougww1ectebow]

@@Samil101 no you just keep walking.

[@jb-xc4oh]

This is not a scam, its armed robbery.

[@Ritzrfx]

Now this is real journalism, thank you Atlanta News First.

[@seanpaul1551]

@@Ritzrfx Agreed!

[@poppiestuff]

People, this doesn’t just happen at the airport. God forbid the cops find cash while you are on the road.

[@williamlyons3947]

Oklahoma cops use special card readers for your ATM cards to drain your accounts. You don't have to be charged with anything and won't get your money back.

[@dca3174]

Excellent journalism! The first step to stopping corruption is shedding light on it.

[@whatthephuck4588]

This is treason

[@billpii6314]

lol Then wake up its been happening since the 80's

[@billpii6314]

@@whatthephuck4588 No it isn't. jeez

[@whatthephuck4588]

@@billpii6314 war on the people is

[@justmontina]

This is downright dirty! Thank you to the journalist and team for shining a light on their unethical behavior.

[@deb4guest953]

This needs to go viral and be shared!

[@tomnelson6978]

Sadly, this has been going on for many yrs, and by highway patrol in certain states, especially in certain areas. They claim it's the proceeds of ill-gotten gains, most times, without even stating what crime that guessing game came from. They might counter "well you didn't pay the IRS, Or taxes on it, that's a crime. It becomes a civil matter. In Civil court the burden of proof of innocence, unfortunately, is always put on you. You are never innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Not in civil court. In these thefts there's always a reasonable doubt almost always.

[@dmo848]

​@@tomnelson6978called policing for profit which is the worst crime in history amongst the people. Jus a bunch of really evil folks. Not all police are like that only some southern forces I've seen. Up north they usually don't get away with this crap. I mean they do but not as much. There's allot of corrupt cops out there at the ready to take yours and there's not a damn thing u can do about it and that's the real scary part.

[@paulalewis3389]

I just posted it on Facebook.

[@tmo4330]

It's been going on since the early 80's.

[@NSUScooter]

People everywhere know about it. They just don’t care.

[@whatthephuck4588]

Treating everyone like criminals is criminal

[@LOLXDYOUDYMFSDK-gk5hg]

IT'S ALWAYS THEM, THE USUAL SUSPECTS

[@vanity7892]

To buy a ticket, just to get robbed. Please inform everyone you know of this legal crime. Thank you for investigating and posting this.

[@greezythumb]

No. Call or write that politician in DC that you voted for. That's who allows them to do it.

[@all_I_want_is_tencent]

Actually tell them how yt does it and that way they move all the money they need to move.

[@2eroumgme753]

Last minute tickets are the biggest red flags. Airline agents will turn around and report it when last minute tickets are purchased. Which ironically a person might need for an audition, make a purchase etc

[@twomorningsbackfromyesterd1240]

They can legally steal that shh with a quickness...and good luck on getting it back!

[@ralphfrasier2079]

Good Job Atlanta News First! All the major news services should cover this!

[@collette6103]

They can do this in some states if you have cash in your car, they just take it! Millions has been taken on decent people.

[@tmichellebrown8171]

They want do 2 the fact everybody is part of the game.

[@jp6234]

@@collette6103 Not millions but BILLIONS!

[@anon556]

​@@collette6103this happens in every single state. It's called civil asset forfeiture.

[@peters8181]

lol gov controls the news

[@aremoreequal]

The fact that they don't find stuff 90% of the time is extra proof (but not the only proof) that this is unreasonable!

[@ianbattles7290]

That fact that they aren't punished for being wrong 90 out of 100 times means they have no incentive to care about producing accurate results.

[@AcmeRacing]

Armed robbery is illegal, unless you have a badge. Armed robberies with a badge on are called Civil Asset Forfeiture, and it's sick.

[@donnacorley2003]

Carry a letter from your bank stating your money AND receipt if bank withdrawl.

[@seanpaul1551]

The guy from New Orleans should have gotten his money back plus fees for lost wages, interest, pain, and suffering, unrealized gains on his capitol and lost time on trying to obtain his lost money back. Absolutely disgusting.

[@ericawood9714]

^^^ I came here to say this exact thing. Terrible treatment this man received especially after losing so much all at once. Those bogus agents took what little was left. Shameful.

[@seanpaul1551]

@ericawood9714 Agreed whole heartedly.

[@seanpaul1551]

@@CaseClash Definitely. I'm sure they could have found an attorney to take the case pro bono.

[@Qaranwadani1993]

@@ericawood9714 It boiled me.

[@DASDmiser]

And when the money was returned by the courts to make a motion to dismiss the case "with prejudice", which prevents the agencies from ever again taking action due to: 1) making false charges, 2) lack of authority (acting without probable cause) and 3) lack of right (denial of due process because the agents make no effort to check all passengers for all forms of transferable wealth). A person with nefarious intents could be carrying, pound for pound, thousands of times the face value in bearer bonds as in cash in a valise--those hillbilly cops wouldn't have a clue what they held in their hands.

[@busardr1452]

The fact they walked away shows they know they are not doing the right thing.

[@thetayoung3066]

They should be sued and fired.

[@craigcrowley6702]

Corrupt law enforcement they need to be arrested themselves !

[@gbottle0521]

dont you sent Counterfeit money in bag 🤣🤣🤣

[@waynemiller9030]

THEY GOT TO KEEP 10%.. IT TOOK 1 YEAR TO SEIZE 1.1 MIL... THEY USED 6 FULL TIME COPS TO KEEP 110 THOUSAND.. THATS A TOTAL WASTE OF MAN HOURS AS THOSE COPS MAKE AROUND 500 G BETWEEN THE 6 OF THEM. THEY SPEND WAY MORE GETTING THE MONEY THAN ITS WORTH

[@HezekiahWhite-qe4le]

Lawless enforcement is the correct phrase.

[@melissaharmon3808]

There is a video of a disgraced officer who was handcuffed, his kevlar vest and duty belt was removed, then another officer CUT THAT OFFICER'S UNIFORM FROM OFF OF HIM. I was angry about this at first. But when I found out by local news what he was arrested for, I understood.

[@joeystillpoppin1173]

It's a federal ponzy scheme then they launder it to other police department in increments undetectable to not pay taxes on the money they steal. This also has state troopers doing the exact same thing on taxpayer's highways.

[@HarrisonJBounel]

This has been reported various times for years and nothing has changed.

[@heaven-is-real]

this is criminal this is a scam this is robbery plain and simple

[@captaincanada5139]

Love how Americans think they are free in a free country !

[@johndoe-ss9bz]

"Land of the Fear" and "Home of the Knave" after you are robbed!

[@lestonw]

America is a free country?! That is the funniest thing I ever heard.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

@@lestonw compared to what country is America not free?

[@keithberjeron763]

I don't think anyone is. It's just more obvious in some countries than others.

[@beatagraham1681]

@@ScreamingEagleFTW US is slowly turning into dictatorship country.

[@rockymntnliberty]

Saying that the Gucci bag is an indicator of a drug dealer is total BS. What the bag is an indicator of is somebody that has some extra money, and these Pirates aren't looking for drugs, they're looking for money. They're looking for indicators of people they can rob, no different than a Common Street Thug.

[@rarefruit2320]

No, the Gucci bag is freedom of expression. It isn’t an indicator at all but an illegal excuse to rob someone

[@adamhuffman3354]

Yea it’s called profiling.

[@Baseballisbest67]

I’d say it’s way worse than a common street thug

[@angelo_giachetti]

Wayyy worse than street crime bcuz its done under the guise of law enforcement. US is no better than Russia.

[@eltonlocklear7659]

Extortion

[@Explorer63-k6d]

This is incredible journalism! Thanks for alerting the public (especially the targeted Black males).

[@georgeeden3395]

Don’t dare tell me this is a free country, dea out of control

[@timcarroll6795]

As a current TV News executive producer (and assignment manager lol)... I have to say, WOW, this piece was so expertly written, produced, and executed. This is real journalism. Thanks for sharing!

[@PMPGunSLinger]

That was a clear, balanced piece of investigative reporting. Real Journalism. THIS IS NEWS! Thank you. 2 Thumbs up!

[@roycarter2797]

I’m just shocked that we have a good story and not more propaganda. Good work!

[@nspa7767]

PLEASE we need to share this video as much as posible! Racial profiling is NOT RIGHT. Taking our hard earned money after we pay proper taxes is NOT RIGHT! 😡

[@lulajones7039]

Lot Citizens have not seen this . Must share

[@nspa7767]

@@lulajones7039 Totally

[@MikeG-js1jt]

I cant understand how this was ever allowed in the first place??

[@kendallsmith1458]

Reagan/Bush

[@pdoylemi]

The idea was to fight drugs in the 80s by taking the dealers' cash. And the idea was that police agencies would more aggressively go after the drug trade if they got to keep a cut of the money. Still, the incentive for massive corruption was so obvious this should never have passed.

[@JanBruunAndersen]

You voted for it.

[@MikeG-js1jt]

@@JanBruunAndersen not possible, I didn't vote

[@JanBruunAndersen]

@@MikeG-js1jt - good.

[@nothingbutfacts1676]

The police are asking for passengers to sign a consent form to be searched. Therefore, once you sign the consent form you are participating in your own robbery.

[@christigoth]

yeah they threaten them with being detained. people want to get on thier flight aand have NO idea that thier money will be seized by --corrupt cops-- thieves posing as cops.

[@christinajones7696]

Or miss your flight to a Wedding, Funeral, medical tests or surgery, seeing a dying family member, catching a Cruse, Baby shower, engagement party, etc. you never know why people are traveling. The humiliation & embarrassment is why innocent people sign the document. Vote Blue for POTUS, Congress, Senate, Prosecutor, Mayor. 🔵🔵🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nothingbutfacts1676]

@@christinajones7696 This is why this scam is so effective as most passengers want to be on time for special occasions. Therefore, they sign a consent form then the scam begins. Unfortunately, politicians will never stop this scam as it’s literally free money.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

@@christinajones7696 GMAFB! Your blue party has let in close to 10 million unvetted illegals into the country in the last 4 years, turning the country into a 3rd world shithole. Lots of new drug money in the country. If someone is flying around with $100K in cash, there is definitely some tax avoidance shit going on. If this guy in this video was buying a tow truck with that much cash, then he was aiding the seller in a tax avoidance scam.

[@mikerundle8188]

@@christinajones7696 Keep drinking the Kool-Aid

[@Fadamaster]

I’m glad you guys are investigating these bums

[@debbiew.7716]

I love to see good old fashioned reporting! Even more I am grateful to see members of congress work together to fix a real problem! May justice be served!

[@1Cobranut]

Those few members of congress have been trying to fix this for years. CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEN AND DEMAND THEY TAKE ACTION AND SUPPORT H.R. 1525, THE FAIR ACT!!! When they feel the heat, they see the light. 🤬

[@nahfamnope]

I can’t begin to tell you HOW MANY TIMES I’ve been subject to “random searches” at airport gates. Especially at ATL and DCA. I’ve had these plain clothed douchbags flat out ask how much money I had on me. Thankfully I almost never carry cash, but to have my bags emptied for no good reason is beyond humiliating… and to add insult to injury, these people would try to have “innocent” conversation with me and acted like they didn’t understand why I had an attitude. There is absolutely nothing illegal about me, yet they profiled me for looking like a decent human being in public. THANK YOU FOR REPORTING ON THIS!

[@hankscorpio6111]

Don't consent to being searched and invoke the 5th. Don't answer any of their questions.

[@lesliehuynh7086]

I haven't seen you yet so I don't know how decent (as you describe yourself) and I am NOT doubting what you said. There must be something about you setting them off or else it wouldn't happen so many, many times. I heard one of them is last minute booking and pay with cash.

[@nahfamnope]

@@lesliehuynh7086 I get that. That was never my case (booking and paying last minute with cash), but I’ve since figured out how to become less “noticeable”. I haven’t been targeted as much as of late, thankfully, but it’s still a shame that we can’t appear how we want to without scrutiny.

[@nahfamnope]

@@hankscorpio6111 In a perfect world, I could do that and continue walking down the ramp without consequence. The reality though, is that even if I express my “rights”, they’ll invent a reason to pull me off the plane (assuming they’ll allow me to board in the first place) and have their way regardless.

[@hankscorpio6111]

@@nahfamnope True. But if you prepare properly you'll wind up being able to sue them for violating your rights along with getting any money back that they stole.

[@PreparewithRealEstate]

I was traveling to Boston from Vegas. An officer with a dog said that his dog “hit” on one of my bags.Not only did I not consent to a search, I told him to either arrest me or allow me to make my flight and walked away to my gate. Call their bluff - they’ll leave you alone and look for easier prey.

[@fen4ri]

Woah, you're brave... Nice tip, I wouldn't have thought of this.

[@wolfyklip]

@@fen4ri Do it and see what happens, then report back.

[@ericdouglas8337]

It's the other way around. You mean everyone is Guilty until proven innocent...

[@SL-pg4dh]

I will always call their bluff. I never consent to anything no matter how convenient it would have been for me. My motto is such that, if you are gonna fuq with me, I’ll make sure you do everything by the books and have to defend your actions

[@all_I_want_is_tencent]

Do it right and it does not matter if they have a warrant or not they leave empty handed everytime. A white woman takes a flight from California to New York City. Her name is Sarah and she's moving over $100,000 in cash value and she declares that she's getting married and even shows her engagement ring. Deborah in african-american woman in her thirties is moving over $100,000 in cash. When Deborah is questioned she says nothing. And so the white police officers fill in the blanks for her and take her cash. It is for that reason that Deborah ends up in New York without any money. After arriving in New York Sarah leaves the airport, and she goes to a shop where she exchanges her ring for a little less than $100,000.00 in cash. And there is no-one there to take her cash.

[@LotusDolly]

What a great investigation. As a black woman, I so appreciate the depths you went through to uncover these truths. So much injustice and it comes from the top and it is devolved. It can be changed in an instant! Your work has also made a tremendous change. Kudos!! 👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾

[@chrismanning1171]

This is why people start to hate law enforcement.

[@deby5983]

Mistrust is a better word. I got screwed over by a cop and State Attorney years ago. Then I majored in Criminal Justice with a criminal law class. Man oh man, those cops took advantage of my lack of knowledge!! It will never happen again!! (BTW - they were both fired eventually so I guess they tried to screw too many people.

[@AntiMasonic93]

Especially, us Black males.

[@donaldcornwell1151]

we aren't far behind ya@@AntiMasonic93

[@WhiteWolfos]

We need law enforcement, but DEA bugs on plane spots and travel ports are not only an overreach, but basically illegal moves disguised as "cold consent" to siphon money into a few people in different police departments.

[@jonathanwallace6667]

​@@WhiteWolfostake a bag full of animal waste😂

[@ricknelson4764]

This past August I was flying out of Las Vegas and had $7500 in cash that I had won playing black Jack. I quietly told the TSA agent that I had it in an envelope in my front pocket. This idiot told my to put it through the scanner, I refused so he told me to take it out of the envelope hold it in my hand above my head and walk through the scanner. I'm 61 years old and was very nervous while waiting for the plane and the entire fl8ght home TSA made me a target. Fortunately, nothing happened but this agency like most federal alphabets need to be abolished or majorly overhauled.

[@Jujubean9795]

You should have put the money through the scanner in your jacket. I’ve done it many times with thousands of dollars without issue.

[@WorldEye88]

Why didnt you deposit at bank?

[@theoldtimefiddler]

or simply put it on a visa cash card or the equivelant@@WorldEye88

[@JohnDoe-ch6de]

Yea, abolished - TSA; and having a cop nation U.S., are just ways to keep others entrapped to the middle class’s agenda to keep others from doing any better, or getting any better, all so for their “safety”, and then it gives all those cops and agents job security. It's a little sick twisted game being played at the expense of those trying to reach higher states of existence out of that muck, while they keep trying to drag you back into it.

[@WorldEye88]

@scotttillman01 yes

[@pastorXal]

Unbelievably, I'm in agreement with Rand Paul. Now, Pass the Fair Act AB 1525 through the Senate AND ENFORCE IT! 🇺🇸 🗽

[@Blurb777]

*Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America* *"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."* These thugs are violating the Constitution of the US of America and breaking the law. They must be held accountable. I wonder if we could not do a citizen's arrest on them?

[@TwonGwenoAgerr]

Congress, Senate etc will not address this stupidity. Racism is alive and healthy in America.

[@ianmarkey9434]

All or at least a majority of Americans need to come together and we need to fight to end this and Qualified Immunity as well. Qualified Immunity isn't even a law. It comes from a corrupt Supreme Court who made this a law from the bench. The current Supreme Court needs to make this right. Because it emboldenes bad actors with badges

[@rarefruit2320]

🙏

[@rgrg297]

Lol, do that or simply SEND THE COWARDS ON A "PERMANENT VACATION!"

[@irishamerican4558]

Do not worry. There is a judgement coming. But it will not be from this land.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

@@irishamerican4558🙄

[@craigwhittingslow9689]

@@irishamerican4558I think I disappointing how people look to trump as a savior. 🙏🙏👍💪

[@mengsong7554]

This is why people don't donate to any charity anymore. Especially cops who called on the phone for donations. It's just wrong for people who worked hard for their money.

[@matoiresh]

😂😂😂😂i would never donate to any charity that helps cops,NEVER!!!

[@MemoGrafix]

ALL CHARITIES ARE FULL OF BULLDOOKY. I know first-hand after I had a fire burn My house got not much help from Charities I've donated to for over 30 years. NEVER AGAIN WILL I DONATE TO THOSE SCAMS.

[@valhipkiss4011]

People In Australia don’t give to charities any more , millions of $$$$s , was raised in the wild fires , that went Australia wide ,hardly any of , the money was allotted out .

[@nadogrl]

If they’re calling for donations on the phone, it’s a scam.

[@Jigsaw_knows]

I cuss them out when they call

[@kennie11212]

How these cases has not reached the Supreme Court is beyond me

[@christinajones7696]

Because most of us save for years to travel. This happens to predominately innocent working Black people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. So many racist illegal mis deeds happen to Black people in America on a daily basis by Police agencies including murder.

[@dawnclabaugh3598]

@@christinajones7696 It happens to all kinds of INNOCENT people.

[@kendallsmith1458]

$$$$$$

[@ministerofdefense7733]

Because US government is Racist corrupt organization

[@boggy7665]

I think a case did reach the current Supreme Court not long ago, and they said it was just fine.

[@vegandogs]

This happens on roadways all the time too, police seizing money from drivers pulled over for traffic infractions and then either pressured into allowing a vehical search or having a k9 unit questionably "indicate" on a walk around the car, allowing legal search and money seizure if the person can not prove on the spot that the thousands they are carrying, is not drug money.

[@rondas7772]

Right now we're talking about black people in the airport

[@lindacarroll10]

​@@rondas7772we are talking about illegal money seizure right now! What's your point?

[@brettconv83]

Civil forfeiture. It’s criminal also. It happens a lot down south to out of state drivers. A big reason I don’t leave my state often with cash over $100

[@brettconv83]

@@rondas7772Police conducting civil forfeitures on the side of the highway affects black people also. Are you delusional?

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

Why carry that much?

[@danthemanreynolds]

TO ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS: NEVER volunteer consent! Instead say “Am I detained?” - this will start a timer on how long they can reasonably detain you for your potential future lawsuit, if necessary. Then, if asked for consent to search, say “I don’t give consent, I reserve my right to remain silent, and any questions can be directed to my lawyer.” Video as much of your interaction as/if possible. Then keep your mouth shut, unless repeating the same statement to any further contacts from Law Enforcement. Additional statements by YOU to LEO’s can nullify that statement, so keep that in mind. Do not reengage the conversation, unless legally necessary (i.e. providing your ID, Date of Birth, etc., when required - like a traffic stop). DO NOT BE COMBATIVE!!! Be cordial, respectful, and confident. DO NOT ARGUE IN THE CURRENT SITUATION! If arrested, be compliant and relax. DO NOT TRY TO ARGUE YOUR CASE AT THIS POINT!! Your rights are more important than your schedule - it’s worth missing your flight. Any violations that are levied against you can easily be fought in court. You WILL NOT WIN with the arresting agency, so fight it in court. Look into Attorneys On Retainer beforehand. Having an actual lawyer retained prior to any possible issues with ANY branch of law enforcement will only benefit you in the long run.

[@benfranklinthe4th]

All this sound like a magic trick lol

[@lawrencehubbell9397]

@@benfranklinthe4th It sounds like our Bill of Rights.

[@Anonymous-pg2lr]

Facts

[@MrHelkeys]

This is real journalism

[@frankdoss6313]

The thing of "arresting the money" is legal mumbo-jumbo. The money is property of the people. The people are supposed to be free of unwarranted seizure of their property.

[@attilatasciko4817]

The currency is property of usa , we are only " borrowers " to use it . BUT OF COURSE IS IN OUR POSESSION , SO THEY HAVE TO BUZZ OF ! Etc...

[@kendallsmith1458]

"....with liberty and justice for all."

[@z_ed]

I'm a little happy that I've always seen cash as dirty and prefer card or my phone or watch.

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

Its outright illegal, but watch the da "decline to prosecute"

[@neuropsychroberts8922]

Real investigative journalism. We need more like this. Bravo!!! 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@eduardoesparza5941]

Good work informing the citizens.

[@ohmygosheightoeightwireles5082]

Thank you for doing what the government was not willing to do until you got involved.

[@ianbattles7290]

"I don't consent to any searches, seizures, or questions, so *either place me under arrest for a specific crime...or leave me alone."*

[@davebuti6270]

the POS will still take your cash

[@JanBruunAndersen]

In which case the agents will say "Okay. Please wait while we get a canine here". And the dog is trained to watch for the handlers hand signals so when it is asked to sniff your bags it will obediently wags its tail and bark, which the agent turns around and says "The dog indicated, meaning that we now have reasonable suspicion to detain you and search you and your bags".

[@m42037]

​@@davebuti6270 Not without a fight

[@gus24seven]

And then you get arrested.

[@KatyLiedToMe]

@@JanBruunAndersen Maybe when they dont find any drugs, then complain against the dog and request that it be terminated as a drug sniffing dog, or be sent back to training. (fire the dog, dont kill it)

[@GG_BEATS]

I hope this video starts a investigation. Thankyou to the news for shining a bright light on this.

[@AmySchweitzer-p5z]

@GG_BEATS Atlanta is a blue state! Nothing is going to change. They need to start changing the way they vote! When they change, the laws will change! Vote out this corruption.

[@NSUScooter]

There have been investigations. These agents have threatened the lives of just about anyone with enough power to do something. Its a billion dollar a year industry. Now everyone’s afraid to do something about it because they know these agents will kill over that kind of money.

[@nataleroger]

Proper reporting to enlighten the public.

[@LoVE.B.]

Keep doing your job @Alanta News First, this is brilliant journalism.

[@billpii6314]

there have been hundreds of stories on this BS so nothing brilliant here unless being late makes you brilliant.

[@danielthrelkeld1324]

All officers need to be named and made famous on social media. Including TSA agents

[@77Avadon77]

Doxx em

[@maryruthel892]

corrupt criminal public servants conspire to lie and steal from the American Floridias people causing serious injury too by creating homeless people by giving them forcing them out their home.

[@LuisAlvarez-tk1xl]

AMEN.

[@knolasco77]

Agree!

[@jdubya3055]

Nah, their families aren't to blame for their awful actions. That could get them hurt. Press charges & use their own system against them.

[@brettconv83]

Why does the sergeant walk like he had something up his backside? These federal thugs are criminals, plain and simple.

[@HezekiahWhite-qe4le]

The people are very soft and have no balls. They talk foolish expecting the government to stop business, they are crazy.

[@Duncan_1971]

A 'retention' problem. It's a job requirement.

[@joelthames1141]

It's a well known fact that most cops would have been criminals had they not passed the police examination.

[@SteveninTune]

Teach your kids to avoid criminals and the police . They are the same.

[@realfortin]

As a Canadian, when travelling internationally, even if they are cheaper, I avoid all flights that have a stop in the USA.

[@OleJoe]

"I have nothing to say to you." That's what you should say to them.

[@NSUScooter]

It doesn’t work that way. They have a dog at the airport that will give them permission to search your bag whether you say anything or not.

[@OleJoe]

@@NSUScooter So, the dog is who is really in charge, not the police officers. Wonder how that stands up in court?

[@malachigillespie7470]

Airport officials a little different because many times you do have to comply, flying is not a right it’s a privilege. But that is a wise thing to say if you don’t want to talk to law enforcement if they ask you a lot of questions say “I do not wish to speak to you”

[@Enoughalready20237]

It’s terrifying that the government can say ‘we were notified.’ Who notified them so many times for so many different people? HOW DO THEY KNOW PEOPLE HAVE CASH?

[@ceeron7774]

Tsa

[@taino1642]

If we did something like this it would be considered a conspiracy and put you under the prison.

[@LindeeLou-who]

The new money has a strip that can be detected by sensors, which are usually installed at the front entrance. Most businesses not only know that you have cash, but they know how much you have too!

[@andypanda4756]

​@@LindeeLou-whoya, the mylar thread embedded in the money pings x-ray machines and gives them a total amount.

[@thomasjohnson3793]

Hello silver strip in your $100 bill they can read they know how much you're hot.

[@juliosegura00]

Kudos for this reporting. Fantastic! Everybody, let's share this with friends and family so they know about this.

[@latanyamcpherson9948]

Excellent Reporting! Please stay on this issue !

[@sherrynelson1508]

Real investigative journalism with results. I salute you sir!

[@michaelmaker8169]

This is happening on the highway also. Assets forfeiture, free money, they're stealing and legally cost to much to fight to get back. It's got to stop. Thank you for the report.

[@cynthiacler9284]

I saw a YT video about that. A retired veteran was pulled over and the cops said that hwy was known for drug trafficking. They took over 80000.00 from the guy. He even had all his bank records to proof it wasn't illegally obtained.

[@mattepton5731]

@@cynthiacler9284Sounds like an inside job, like someone in the bank tipped them off…

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@cynthiacler9284 It has to stop! Until then, I'm going back to World of Warcraft!

[@LyndenAdaire-fi1yk]

Customary in. Mexico to bribe." Law enforcement (policio)". USA -- Latino takeover ?

[@MrFreshbreeze50EnjoyLife]

And in Tennessee (and I'm sure elsewhere), they sit in black SUVs along the Interstates, supposedly to stop the trafficking of drugs to the major cities out east, like NYC, Boston, etc. They mainly target indie truckers. BUT, they don't stop the eastbound trucks with drugs. They stop them coming back west with the drug money, and they confiscate the money for their precincts. So much for the "war on drugs."

[@tommycollier9172]

Thanks so much for covering this it happened to me in 2006 In Dallas

[@Private-r3g]

Excellent truth alerting people

[@joshuagharis9017]

War on drugs is only an income stream for Law enforcement?

[@ivantibormate7086]

What war? That war was never to be won, they lost it before they started. The drug lords and the criminal organizations are getting more rich and more powerful. I wonder if the agents are receiving a cut from the money confiscated from innocent citizens. By tradition all criminal organizations reward their thugs.

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

A very profitable one😂

[@kellileaneriley4263]

Exactly what it is... Crazy as hell how many doctors put kids on legal meth but arrest adults for getting high 🤔🤔 even at jobs you can take any pill prescribed, narcotic or not.. just not weed 😂😂

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

@@kellileaneriley4263 as long as it does not impair you

[@joelthames1141]

And the cops save the "good stuff" for themselves! They then sell it, use it or sell it back to dealers!

[@pauloferreira2834]

A journalist actually doing real journalism wow.

[@billpii6314]

you know this how?

[@pauloferreira2834]

@@billpii6314 Open your eyes and watch the video, and You'll have your answer.🐵

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

They dont even believe there is a crime they know they can get away with stealing peoples honest funds.

[@charliemitchell7753]

thank you for your work, trying to stop that evil deed

[@RunOs3]

This is great journalism.

[@IanBailey666]

Don't bring large amounts of cash into the airport.These scumbags will steal it.

[@jayk7149]

they problem is, they decide what's a large amount of money is. I saw they took 2k from someone, that's not a huge amount

[@joshlidowdie24]

Hands in the cookie jar 👮🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@rarefruit2320]

@@jayk7149no, the problem is cops are being hired to steal money from us.

[@Jujubean9795]

You can travel with less than $10k before declaring. Anything less than that should not be seized.

[@jayk7149]

​@@Jujubean9795 Nothing should be taken, because no crime has been committed, They are taking it, because they get a piece of it. All they have to do is accuse you of not being able to say where the money came from, but not arrest you. I've seen a man who had the receipt from the bank, they still took the money.They tell you to go to court and sue for the money, Knowing that the court costs is going to make you spend more money to get back that money. It's all a scam, that the courts seem to be a part of

[@traderj5595]

Donate to the Institute for Justice. This organization stands up for your rights and will sue the government for this type of illegal activity

[@dawnclabaugh3598]

You’re right; we need MORE public interest attorneys in this nation. Steve Lehto (channel) often covers cases being handled by the Institute and also regularly recommends them as an organization worthy of donating to.

[@katherinedunford8623]

The DEA is corrupt!

[@bzamski17]

Just did

[@tuckerfrd1]

I stopped flying public commercial 22 years ago, and now if I fly it's thru private small local airstrip because it's not worth it. Being treated like this when you're a law abiding citizen is sick, but no politician will help for fear of being in "defund cop" group.

[@SteveninTune]

Will never fly again America the waste land of the free.

[@FewPewPewRah]

The look on hte cops face when he approached by the reporter and called by is name was priceless. He had that look of “How do you know my name and that I’m a cop” and definitely a bit scared.

[@Justvisiting498]

This video should send chills down every American citizens spine. We have lost our way in this country. And Elected officials in positions of leadership can't even stop the illegal agents violating peoples rights.

[@ccmda]

I absolutely love this kind of investigative journalism. Top Dollar!!!

[@tomsheets6399]

Wonderful reporting. This is scary.

[@danielcanizalez8127]

Most of the police officers used to get bullied when they used to be a kids and this is the way to get revanch😕

[@coltsands1931]

I'm so ashamed of our Justis system. I'm sorry you had to deal with those pirates. brings tears to my eyes.

[@slayinbass2396]

That FAIr act bill did not make through the senate. I hope all the senators that were against passing that bill get their cash seized at the airport.

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

no senator is getting their money seized at the airport never going to happen

[@attilatasciko4817]

They traveling mostly private jets and , only bank cards .

[@Shellmickey]

​@@attilatasciko4817which is smart, I'm talking about traveling with the credit cards which is safer than large amounts of cash.

[@spamtastic1970]

Time for a class action lawsuit!!

[@4producer]

Has anybody ever sued the department for punitive damages, harassment, etc…. They should be able to get back 2x the amount seized/stolen plus attorney fees??? Maybe even compounded monthly until the money stolen is returned 🧐

[@1Cobranut]

Good idea, but it doesn't work that way. The money is what is charged, not the owner. For most amounts under $100k it will cost you more in attorney and court fees than the money is worth to try to get it returned, and even then you have no guarantee of winning. 🤬 Are you willing to gamble ANOTHER $100k?

[@theoldtimefiddler]

and the corrupt cops can simply hand it over to the feds.... then down the road the feds kick 80 percent back to them... you can't win....@@1Cobranut

[@magikindian]

There is zero recourse when you live in a police state. Freedom is just an illusion in the USA.

[@joelthames1141]

If you have a million bucks and a good lawyer, go for it. Suing the USA is a burdensome affair. Rest assured that the US government will bring out their best lawyers and will drag the case on for YEARS!

[@nunyour8156]

Only Criminal cops would push back on fixing this.

[@jma5255]

Actual journalism!!! Awesome

[@billpii6314]

How do you know?