Crossing the border into Mexico with cash, whether for medical or dental procedures is a common practice. But what happens if someone neglects to file a FinCEN form? Can US Customs seize their cash? To understand the situation, let’s look into what the FinCEN form entails. FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) operates under the United…
In the last several years, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been notably assertive in enforcing regulations pertaining to vehicle seizures. The experience of having your vehicle seized by CBP can be a stressful one, prompting concerns about potential charges and the urgency to retrieve your property. If you’re facing the dilemma of…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) possesses the legal authority to seize vehicles under specific circumstances. CBP may initiate a vehicle seizure if there is suspicion of its involvement in illegal activities such as the transportation of contraband, including illegal drugs or smuggled goods. Additionally, vehicles can be seized if they are in violation of…
Finally, Tyson Timbs, the man out of Indiana whose Land Rover was seized and kept under civil forfeiture law, gets his only asset back. As you may remember, back in 2013, Timbs, a heroin addict sold a small amount to undercover cops and after he paid the maximum $1,200 fine and did his time. However,…
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