DeConcini Port of Entry: Customs Agents Seize $143,000

Two women, traveling separately, were stopped by customs and border protection agents on April 3, 2013.

First, at DeConcini port of entry, a 26 year old woman from Sinaloa was observed attempting to hide something under her clothing. It turned out to be $20,000.00. Further search revealed $13,400.00 in her shoes, and $5,600.00 in a pair of pants she was carrying with her. Finally, $10,979.00 turned up in her purse bringing the total to $49,979.00.

A second woman was stopped two hours later. From Nogales, Sonora the 43 year old in the outgoing pedestrian lane was hiding $11,00.00 in her purse, and another $50,000.00 was later revealed. She admitted the money was proceeds from selling drugs, and she was being paid to take the money into Mexico.

In both cases the money was seized and the women were charged. It is not unusual in that the smugglers were women, at least one admitted to a criminal purpose, and CBP released quite a few details.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/04042013_3.xml

The Federal Government regularly seizes millions of dollars from Travelers every year, don’t let them take your money without a fight, Nationwide, call our Attorneys at 877-406-6906 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

Huge 360k seizure at Hidalgo International Bridge

Hidalgo International Bridge seizure

On May 2nd, 2013 at Hidalgo International Bridge a 23 year man from San Luis Potosi, Mexico was stopped and searched. Upon discovering problems with his vehicle, 36 separate packages of cash were discovered, each containing $10,000.00. “This outstanding seizure of unreported currency was accomplished due to excellent teamwork from our CBP-OFO officers,” said Efrain Solis Jr., port director, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas. “People who fail to declare currency in excess of $10,000 entering or leaving the country will face penalties or be subject to having CBP seize all of the unreported currency.”

Seizures like this remind us that there is a reason for the law requiring disclosure of amounts in excess of $10,000.00. There is additionally good reason for the remission of seizures where an innocent owner can prove a legitimate source of the funds.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/05032013_4.xml

The Federal Government regularly seizes millions of dollars from Travelers every year, don’t let them take your money without a fight, Nationwide, call our Attorneys at 877-406-6906 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

Detroit Tunnel Seizure: Local Customs Seizure Triggers National Press

Detroit Tunnel Seizure:

On Sunday June 9^th a Canadian mother named Moura El-Esmar (51) and her daughter Jacinta (16) were found to be smuggling nearly $60,000.00 in their undergarments. The duo was stopped at the tunnel in a vehicle driven by El-Esmar’s boyfriend, another Canadian citizen. Further amounts were located in her purse. Moura El-Esmar alleged that the funds were hidden for safety and to conceal the amount of her wealth from her boyfriend. Despite her allegations that the funds were from a lawful source (disability checks and her paper route), she was charged and will be prosecuted. The two were en route to Lebanon where they planned to visit relatives for approximately 10 weeks.

If this has happened to you or a friend, act now. Even if Customs has seized your money along with drugs or other illegal materials, or if you failed to properly declare your money, there may be a way to recover if you act quickly enough. Of course, you’ll also need an aggressive, fast-acting attorney who knows how to navigate the complex area of customs law.

Victim of a Detroit Tunnel Seizure. We have expert attorneys who practice throughout the US and who will persevere until your money is recovered, so call us now for a free consultation at 877-406-6906, or contact us with a private message. Time is of the essence!