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We Will Never Forget
OK, re-reading the directive, it seems as though it uses the term "contraband" is used in an unusual manner. I may be wrong, but I believe that this simply means an item "for referral to law enforcement" and not necessarily an item that cannot clear the checkpoint. I think this is within the spirit of what I had previously read. Thoughts?
Operations Directive
OD-400-54-2: Discovery of Contraband During the Screening Process
Expiration: Indefinite
Summary
This directive provides guidance to ensure nationwide consistency in the appropriate referral or initiation of civil enforcement actions for incidents involving discovery of contraband during TSA screening procedures.
Procedures
When TSA discovers contraband during the screening process that is not a TSA Prohibited Item, the matter should be referred to the local Law Enforcement Officers as appropriate. An Enforcement Investigative Report should not be initiated.
Examples of such contraband include:
Illegal drugs
Drug paraphernalia
Large amounts of cash ($10,000)
Point of Contact
Kimberly Siro, Office of Compliance, (571) 227-[REDACTED] (work), [REDACTED] (cell), or email to [email protected].
/s/
Jonathan J. Fleming
Chief Operating Officer
Thoughts? Yes! TSA has determined that United States currency in amounts greater than $10,000 is contraband.
However, they cannot or will not articulate how that cash is a threat to the safe operation of a given flight should that money just happen to make it onto the aircraft.
I think this is an excellent example of TSA stepping outside of the limited Administrative Search they are authorized to conduct which is limited to WEI.
TSA is acting outside of the law.
But that is nothing new is it?