$171,992.00 of US currency was seized by Customs on July 13, 2020, around El Paso heading South

The Lawyers at  www.ForfeitureLawFirm.com have noticed a dramatic increase in seizures of cash going South INTO MEXICO.  At the Ysleta port of entry (POE) in Texas, the Customs Officers did just that! They sent a young man driving a pickup into Mexico to secondary inspection and found $171K cash hidden in the dash. Pursuant to 18 USC 881 and possibly  31 USC 5332 the driver may have to show that the cash was from a legal source like his parents’ business AND the cash was intended for a legitimate reason, such as buying heavy equipment. Just like we tell our clients crossing the nearby San Ysidro POE into Tijuana, MX,” if you have over $10,000 you must declare it on a form.”  We recently got $11,000 of $11,716 www.forfeiturelawfirm.com/recent-case-results/  returned for our client that miscounted his currency AND we helped him to avoid any criminal charges being filed. 9 out of 10 people never make a claim for the return of their hard-earned money! And since we pay enough taxes to the Government, let us help keep yours! Call Dan and get your cashback and protect you from government abuse!

Original Media Release

“Release Date:

July 28, 2020

EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers conducting southbound operations at the Ysleta port of entry seized $171,992 in unreported U.S. currency on July 13.

The seizure was made at approximately 6:30 p.m. while CBP Officers were conducting southbound operations. CBP Officers selected a 23-year-old United States citizen male, driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, for a secondary inspection. During the secondary inspection, CBP Officers discovered nine cash-filled bundles within the dashboard area. A total of $171,992 were seized from the subject.          

“CBP Officers did an exceptional job at stopping this bulk cash smuggling attempt,” said Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez, “Officer training and knowledge of smuggling tactics was at the forefront of this seizure.”

Individuals are permitted to carry any amount of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S.  However, if the quantity is $10,000 or higher, the currency must be formally reported to CBP. Failure to declare may result in seizure of the currency and/or arrest. An individual may petition for the return of currency seized by CBP officers, but the petitioner must prove that the source and intended use of the currency was legitimate.

CBP Officers seized the currency and the investigation continues.”

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