Originally Posted by
law dawg
The only way that would be justified is:
1) They're looking in the wad of cash to make sure that there are no dangerous items secreted or hidden there (briefcase full of money with knife in middle, etc. Preposterous example, I know, but you get the point. I once had a guy I arrested hide a razor blade in a briefcase full of papers. Bad day, that one.)
2) In the course of looking for dangerous items they discover a large amount of cash. They can then call LEOs over to investigate whether or not the rules about transporting cash were followed.
If I am carrying all my pay stubs can they call a LEO over to investigate if I am current on my taxes?
If you would have said they can call a Customs officer over to investigate I
may agree with you, but it is not within a local cop's authority or expertise to determine if the proper currency export law has been followed.