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

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[@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

[@bandit788]

This is actual real journalism, not propaganda. Thank you Atlanta news.

[@magikindian]

The journalist will not tell you that America is a police state, but instead, they gas light the public, and yall fall for it. This is what is called sensational journalism.

[@AlvaBarr]

Until they claimed the "racial profiling" by the DEA officers. NOT TRUE. The first log they show in the report with predominately BM and only 2 WM, was specifically selected and shorten in length to claim Black discrimination by the Agents. They reveal their dishonesty in the same video when the video reaches 18:19, they show a complete 30-day log of money seizures taken by the agents dates 9/30 to 10/30. And although they "purposely" scrolled it down on screen significantly fast, so the viewer wouldn't catch the alleged racial profiling reported, I paused the video and I counted. I tallied the entire log (not the one they selected) and this was the outcome of 30 days: BM(F): 25, WM(F): 29, HSPM(F): 9, ASM(F): 6. Money Seizures from a White 29, a Black 25, this is in Atlanta, Georgia Airport!!! When they report a lie, the "real" in journalism cant be. They push this ("propaganda" sadly) to the public for us to believe we are still a racist country. That is wrong, divisive, unethical, and self discrediting. Its propaganda and activism reporting. Yet, Other than that, I agree. The rest was EXCELLENT. 👍👍

[@bobbyginnings9273]

​@@AlvaBarr, it sounded like they said there are far more white male passengers than black male passengers, but like you pointed out, similar number of passengers being searched and possibly having property seized.

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

HAVE NOT HEARD REAL NEWS IN A LONG TIME.

[@nealamesbury7953]

100 %

[@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?

[@dca3174]

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

[@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.

[@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😂

[@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.

[@knightofyourlife]

Seizure? Don't you mean Theft.

[@shannonleighkelly]

He should have gotten his money back WITH INTEREST!

[@melissaharmon3808]

YES!

[@dragonf1092]

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

[@fullsoundrecording]

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]

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

[@dragonf1092]

@@fullsoundrecording 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.

[@mlong9475]

This warrants a class action lawsuit.

[@OleJoe]

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

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

People wonder why many think we will have another Civil War? Our first Civil War killed 630,000 good American men and boys.

[@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.

[@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.

[@herbertaponte3914]

Oh, now I know why TSA agents are checking bags...to tip off agents, local law enforcement, to RAID your money!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@GG_BEATS]

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

[@user-od5sh1ck5g]

@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.

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

Not a chance in hell. We waited far too long to stop all this. Get used to being a slave and a prisoner.

[@heaven-is-real]

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

[@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

[@eleithias]

Great job Atlanta News First! This was excellent journalism, I wish more news agencies would do work like this. Sadly, since 9/11, most journalists just want to be on the same team as the government.

[@RunOs3]

This is great journalism.

[@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.

[@user-iy1vo2jf2q]

old news, USE YOUR BRAIN, bring a cashiers check, easier to hide, dogs cant sniff them out and its COMPLETELY legal..

[@busardr1452]

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

[@primetimedawg431]

Great job! Thanks for this story. You and ANF deserve an EMMY!

[@new.growth.motivations2136]

I believe it because every time I got to the airport in Atlanta I get search.

[@dragonf1092]

All agents should be sued personally and officially in a federal court for millions of dollars in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. section 241 conspiracy against rights, Title 18 U.S.C. section 242 deprivation of rights under color of law, Title 5 U.S.C. section 7311 Ex. ORD. No. 10450 subsection 5.

[@moshah7591]

Good luck with all state actors getting paid handsomely

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

Okay😂😂

[@joelthames1141]

That would be nice but they have Qualified Immunity

[@dragonf1092]

@@joelthames1141 qualified immunity is corruption of justice, the constitution doesn't give any government official other than senators only when they are in session immunity no one else.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mistermentall]

thank you for fighting for us this is what we need

[@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.

[@scotttillman01]

@@WorldEye88 You sound like a cop

[@jboz1435]

This can happen if police pull you over, too, not just the airport

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

They should give me money😂😂😂

[@tmo2798]

@@Samuel-fz9rl Why? Who'd you tell on?

[@KALICOE]

Especially when they pull you over

[@vickigonya9432]

Thank you for alerting us to this!!

[@robinkritz4390]

Excellent report, this episode left me with hope for the future, let all these criminal elements of government agencies be unveiled and stopped, very well done guys.

[@jboz1435]

The DEA agents doing this have to know that they’re specific acts are just despicable. How could anybody do this and sleep at night?

[@heatherrrenea]

Common criminals. They don't care.

[@JohnDoe-ch6de]

They’re psychopaths from a psychopath group, the DEA.

[@brittania1974]

They are getting a piece of the haul. They're brainwashed sociopaths.

[@sharondavis258]

Communist thugs

[@jason7809]

It's called state corruption

[@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

[@christigoth]

THESE LAWS NEED TO BE CHANGED ASAP ! contact reps and senators and demand it.

[@GrinningMongoose]

They are not even laws... they are just thieves.

[@horacerumpole6912]

Good work ANF!!!

[@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

[@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. 🙏🙏👍💪

[@tscande]

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

[@BLOCKTRADE-oy9hk]

Lawyer vs the government 😅

[@LuDimezofKush]

This is something that has been going on for a long time but no one had the courage to address it. You guys are courageous for bringing this to light.

[@Jeremy-ul3it]

Nobody had the courage to address it because nobody knew their rights.

[@scottnorris-tr8uq]

Or they were scared and strung out. ...

[@KM-zn3lx]

As an older white woman I've been gropped several times. I've had my luggage searched also and wasn't asked for consent. What's happening to these men is horrible. We've become a third world country where property is seized by government agents!

[@iamthatiam9936]

THIS AINT ABOUT YOU

[@iamthatiam9936]

YALL ALWAYS HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO PUT YOUR YTNESS IN SOMETHING..PLEASE SIT DOWN AND YOU KNOW NOBODY GROPED YOU

[@justinalbney8573]

I'm sure... 🤦‍♂️

[@jamiami3804]

That don’t happen in third world countries, they much more honest. They just ask you for a bride, no thieving or conning you.

[@darksaint0124]

​@@jamiami3804This is not true. You are not harassed at airports in what we call third world countries.

[@publichistorynews]

Little tiny bit of authority+Ego=🤡 Thanks Jeff

[@GregoryRomeu-PRIMARY]

This is far beyond irreprehensible that these men had to go through all this TYRANNY! Do they have a GoFundMe page set-up?

[@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. 🤬

[@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.

[@pauloferreira2834]

A journalist actually doing real journalism wow.

[@michelleburback4831]

How about putting these DEA agents who take innocent peoples money in jail

[@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!

[@Adam-ss9do]

I'm literally gonna play this while I'm sitting in the terminal on an iPad on full blast

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

😂😂😂

[@magikindian]

You live in a police state, so, good luck with that

[@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

[@tribeofjosepht.i.community9977]

I agree !

[@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!

[@Hoax1993]

No matter how long they would delay you, never give a consent for search, never talk to them or answer their question! Last May I was detained at Chicago O'Hare Airport for an hour, they tried to play all the games and eventually they had to let me go

[@rondas7772]

Black people would be arrested not let go, you're a white male, totally different for u

[@KALICOE]

Then they take you to jail now you gotta bond out and buy a new ticket they know what they doing and got judges to back them up

[@richardmcdonald35]

The walk of shame.is becoming a beautiful thing. Thank you !

[@richardmcdonald35]

Atlanta news first .keep shining the light.

[@yoyo762]

You see how the cops walk away. SO CAN YOU. You are past TSA. You just stroll past them . They can do nothing. They are taking advantage of people's ignorance of their rights.

[@Jujubean9795]

Right. People can simply walk away. Do not answer questions do not hand them your bags. Refuse, refuse, refuse… do not give consent. They have to let you continue or legally detain you. People need to know their rights.

[@Penguins44]

I believe you are absolutely correct legally. however these agents are not acting legally. Not sure what would happen if you just ignored them.They certainly have no legal authority to grab you.

[@Samuel-fz9rl]

Keep thinking like that😂😂😂

[@kitalove381]

Yeah be black and try that we dead.

[@coltsands1931]

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

[@jdtakk]

Great job! Great reporting! Thank you for fighting against such blatantly unjust actions. Shame on these law enforcement agencies. Gross overreach, as usual.

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@MN_Engineer]

Never consent to searches or seizures... makes it easier to sue if you don't comply.

[@davebigdog]

Here's the issue For example They take $8k from you and doesn't want to give it back You go to a lawyer he wants 8k+ to file the lawsuit Unless you can get IJ to help it's not worth it

[@DecrepitBiden]

Plus spending the 8k for the lawyer does not guarantee 100% that you'll win. So do you want to be out 8k, or 16k?

[@AwokenEntertainment]

Glad this is being talked about more, hopefully it drives change

[@craigtheophilus2237]

This ridiculous. A US citizen traveling within the US should not go through through this. I would understand if they harass people coming in from outside the US.

[@neuropsychroberts8922]

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

[@SackclothRemnantPodcast]

Hats off to you, Sir. Please keep exposing evil.

[@nikkidarkangelpnope8400]

"Feel free to get your dog officer, every single action you take that is a violation of the constitution is just another count on the Federal 1983 lawsuit I'll be filing immediately upon reaching my destination."

[@Dan-yp2tu]

Oh, I had it all wrong?!?... That Senator must be the good guy😅

[@tommycollier9172]

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

[@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?

[@repairthebreach477]

Love your work!!!

[@jdtakk]

Whether or not the racial profiling is true, the percentage of innocent people being put into this situation is what's unacceptable.

[@juliosegura00]

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

[@ILovePancakes24]

Sounds like the institute for justice should bait them into a lawsuit.

[@maryruthel892]

They baited themselves.

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

There is no Rule of Law in America and the World is watching all this too.

[@Emilios7777]

Thank you, excellent investigation, please keep up the good job!

[@tbo7756]

This might be the only time I ever agreed with Rand Paul.

[@jimmydean358]

Take my money And your going to get JAW JACKED.

[@joelthames1141]

Don't try it, cowboy!

[@galenmerrick]

Sure

[@olacraig2883]

Thank you for exposing this!

[@lookingfordrama01]

DONT CARRY CASH ON A PLANE.😡😡😡

[@MrActRyte]

Thanks for sharing

[@sherrynelson1508]

Real investigative journalism with results. I salute you sir!

[@BigBadJohn]

I had them do this to me and it caused me to miss my flight to Ohio. They pay no price for being wrong and wasting your time. It seems like they should have to pay for your travel when they're wrong. Taking people's money is theft and it really heinous when its the government doing it.

[@justinalbney8573]

I'm sure this is true.

[@LyndenAdaire-fi1yk]

Maybe its not the government doing it. Private enterprise interests looking for an advantage opportunity...

[@the-LaW]

Atlanta News First 👑

[@frederickjackson]

Great report real news real information Good job.

[@ArcherBowman]

"Sir, I've got nuth'n to say to you." That's all I say whenever I get pulled over.

[@dj2big]

Have that attorney walk around the airport with cash in a clear bag along with hidden news cameras

[@Jigsaw_knows]

Great reporting. Good to know

[@tofikendris2289]

It happened to me too. I had all evidence and recipt from my bank its been 8 months and I still haven't gotten my money. They asked me to give an offer to recieve my money. I gave them extra money of $2000 and they still didnt give me back my money. This is disgusting.

[@cheekscheeks5840]

I’m not surprised at all crooks in high places wicked people 😮😮

[@live_2_ride_ride_2_live]

Great job guys! We need more investigative NEWS to cover this issue, and Im almost certain this bill will be passed. Hats off to this Investigator personally, he def put himself into the crosshairs of the government with this type of investigatory method. Takes more balls then most people think, even with your NEWS agency backing you. Government will use any method possible, to quite this guy. 👏🎩

[@theWarVet]

People should try responding in kind.. just embarrass em right back.. "Excuse me officer??.. May I slide my enraged basilisk into your chamber of secrets??"

[@ernestcharles8170]

I witnessed this back in the 90’s by the Clayton county police at gate A19.

[@jayk7149]

The government knows about this, but they do nothing to stop it

[@skbproductionsllc3557]

This has been going on for years I saw a story on 60 minutes about this a poor hard working man from a develpoing country I forgot which on but the story was so sad he was crying on camera fighting the government to get back money they had taken from him. He came to America the right way and worked hard at a fast food chain and slep in cars and rode a bike to work his dream was to save enough moneyy to build a house in his home land it took him two years of saving everting he could. I believe he was trying to leave with 20,000 dollars. They stoped him and took all of it. I felt so bad for him but it's crazy for them to force you to prove what you have worked for is yours. SO you are guilty first.

[@Hummdulala]

Horrible..

[@VerminFrogg]

I just stole your money--DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!

[@masaielectro1]

We gotta STOP falling for politicians doing the NayNay,playing the saxophone,quoting popular rap lyrics,dabbing etc.We need to organize,engage in group economics and come up with a list of demands and hold these politicians accountable BEFORE and AFTER they get our vote. Like Dr. Claud Anderson said!Watch Powernomics!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

This is huge! Great job Atlanta.