Mixed feelings on this. On the one hand, nothing is stupider than steam-rolling functional guns. On the other, I have a concern about the conflict of interest created when police directly profit off of their police work. Are the guns being "forfeited" without due process? Will there be added...
I am generally in favor of LE efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations, but this is the type of thing that irritates me and gives interdiction a bad name..sounds more like theft here. $7,000 and marijuana residue?
Police seize suspected drug money in I-80/94 traffic stop - Post-Tribune
The Federal (and local) Government can seize property from owners if it was suspected to be related to a crime, then sell it and reap the profits for themselves. The owners don't have to be convicted or even CHARGED with a crime.
The Institute for Justice Challenges "Policing for...