Not sure what the current governing act is:

This was brought to my attention by a cargo vessel agency whose owner told me that his personnel had to be carrying documentation when conveying more than $10,000, to prove that the cash they were carrying was obtained by legitimate purposes. ( It very common to provide large quantities of cash to vessel for crews visiting US and other ports)
With the fear that they may be hassled if stopped by police or one of the myriad of govt agencies playing at security, and bearing in mind that some of the agencies have wider search powers than your normal traffic cop.


Since I found it very hard to believe the necessity for his precautions I bet him lunch at the restaurant of his choice.
We had a telephone chat with a relative who is best described as an high level “investigative officer” with the IRS.

I believe the agency owner enjoyed his lunch at one of Tampa/s better restaurants.

mike


[This message has been edited by MIKESILV (edited 10-13-2003).]