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General Category => General Talk => Topic started by: LivingDeadGirl on March 20, 2017, 05:40:26 PM
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2017/03/17/dozens-antique-guns-seized-hockessin/99297416/
Since the case is still ongoing, BATFE cannot comment on the case. However, BATFE still raided a house in Delaware and seized about 46 weapons, valued at ~$11,000 and most were antiques. No federal charges have been filed, but there is a civil asset forfeiture program that allows agents the to seize assets who have not been convicted or charged with a crime.
The spokesman for BATFE said the seizure was an "administrative" issue.
To me, this sounds like a play book for organized crime when you know they're doing something, but you lack any real evidence. So they think these guys were smuggling antique firearms? I'm just at a lost for what sort of administrative issue could cause this.