Seised By Law

Can a police officer stop your car without suspicion, confiscate your possessions, and sell them? He can if he's implementing new drug seizure laws. See how highway cops are turning a profit by abusing a law that was meant to protect ordinary citizens from the illegal drug trade. Startling videotaped footage shows actual encounters between rogue police officers and innocent drivers. Hear disturbing interviews with officers who defend their actions by claiming that they are adhering to the letter of the law, and meet some of the innocent people who have lost their possessions to as a result. And go inside a warehouse where the loot everything from toys to gold coins is put up for sale. It's a must-see for anyone who cares about the rights of the American citizen.

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