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CBP media release noted multiple drug arrests over the Memorial Day weekend at the Buffalo area (Peace Bridge and Lewiston Ports of Entry). Most of the incidents involved travelers with illegal substances and arrests on several US travelers for outstanding warrants.
Lastly, CBP seized $20,000 in currency from a Canadian citizen for failure to report currency over $10,000.
The media release indicates CBP seized the currency and “the traveler was refused entry into the United States”.
What? At least let the guy in –
If you are ever traveling and have your currency seized, be sure to do the following:
- Give Customs and Border Protection your real address. They will send you a certified letter.
- Cooperate with Customs officials.
- Disclose all the money you have up front.
- You will be asked to sign a FinCen form, sign it only after you write down all the money you really have.
Here are some other tips:
- CBP will seize all currency, doesn’t matter if it is in US dollars or in currency of another country.
- Money orders, checks also count, it is not just cash that is counted.
- It doesn’t matter if you are leaving or entering the country – you have to declare the currency anytime you ENTER or LEAVE the US.
- Check your mail within 1-2 weeks of your currency seizure.
- Do not ignore the letter you will receive from Customs.
- Call experienced Currency Seizure attorney David Hsu immediately at 832-896-6288 or email at attorney.dave@yahoo.com.