Mail potentially confiscated?

[Ilzniche]

Looking for some feedback if anyone has any insight.

My friend had a buddy who was sending some seeds across the country. His buddy sent the package via USPS. 5-10 minutes after leaving the post office he was pulled over by a state cop asking questions about the contents of the package. He was honest with the cop and told him about the illegal items the package contained, which was really a quite minimal amount.

Cop thanked him for being honest. Took his information down and said IF they opened it and there was a problem they would follow up with him.

This was 3 days ago. No further contact from the police.

Tracking information for the package is showing not only acceptance of the package, but then leaving Post Office a little over 2 hours later. There have been no further updates since then. Package showed a delivery date of today, but as of yet my buddy has not had anything arrive.

If the package was confiscated, why would it leave the post office 2 hours later?
If the package wasn't confiscated, why would there be no further tracking updates since leaving the post office?
If his buddy was going to be arrested for the package, wouldn't it already have happened by now?

What is your take on this? What do you think happened to the package?

 

[polyarcturus]

they are going to followed the package to your buddy and he should be warned!

I would refuse package hell I would act like I don't know anything and refuse it on spot, and even if dropped off I would tale it back

 

[Ilzniche]

they are going to followed the package to your buddy and he should be warned!

I would refuse package hell I would act like I don't know anything and refuse it on spot, and even if dropped off I would tale it back

It is certainly a sketchy situation, but if the cops were trying to catch my friend who is receiving the package, why would they let the sender go. Obviously he is going to tell my buddy what happened.

Also, if it was going to be confiscated, why would it ship out of the post office over 2 hours later? Especially if the sender was stopped minutes after he dropped off the package?

Never heard of something quite like this before...

 

[Saulamus]

I'm uncertain as to what the current status of the USPS is, I thought it was privatized a few years back. Anyway, if it's still legally considered a Federal entity (which I think it is), then the both of you are prolly gonna end up with federal charges to deal with. Something about shipping contraband across state lines and subverting a federal agency, would be my guess.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

Looking for some feedback if anyone has any insight.

My friend had a buddy who was sending some seeds across the country. His buddy sent the package via USPS. 5-10 minutes after leaving the post office he was pulled over by a state cop asking questions about the contents of the package. He was honest with the cop and told him about the illegal items the package contained, which was really a quite minimal amount.

Cop thanked him for being honest. Took his information down and said IF they opened it and there was a problem they would follow up with him.

This was 3 days ago. No further contact from the police.

Tracking information for the package is showing not only acceptance of the package, but then leaving Post Office a little over 2 hours later. There have been no further updates since then. Package showed a delivery date of today, but as of yet my buddy has not had anything arrive.

If the package was confiscated, why would it leave the post office 2 hours later?
If the package wasn't confiscated, why would there be no further tracking updates since leaving the post office?
If his buddy was going to be arrested for the package, wouldn't it already have happened by now?

What is your take on this? What do you think happened to the package?

Refuse, return to sender. Not worth it over beans and this "buddy" should be cut off since he seems to tell the truth about illegal activities to law enforcement.

 

[Ilzniche]

Refuse, return to sender. Not worth it over beans and this "buddy" should be cut off since he seems to tell the truth about illegal activities to law enforcement.

Do you think the package is actually going to arrive? Tracking hasn't updated since the day it was sent. I would think not, but at the same time, why would it ship out 2 hours after being dropped off? I would think tracking would stop updating after "acceptance"

 

[polyarcturus]

To me it seems they where fishing perhaps more has gone on than your telling involving other things and lack was on ur side.

 

[Ilzniche]

I'm uncertain as to what the current status of the USPS is, I thought it was privatized a few years back. Anyway, if it's still legally considered a Federal entity (which I think it is), then the both of you are prolly gonna end up with federal charges to deal with. Something about shipping contraband across state lines and subverting a federal agency, would be my guess.

I suppose it is possible. However, i would be surprised they would spend the time, effort and money to put together a case for a few seeds. A few pounds or ounces of weed...sure, but a few seeds?

 

[Ilzniche]

To me it seems they where fishing perhaps more has gone on than your telling involving other things and lack was on ur side.

This is all the info I have. Cops were totally looking for more info and sender volunteered too much info. But if they were trying to flip the sender, i doubt he would voluntarily tell my buddy about the whole story and tell him to be prepared.

 

[Saulamus]

I suppose it is possible. However, i would be surprised they would spend the time, effort and money to put together a case for a few seeds. A few pounds or ounces of weed...sure, but a few seeds?

Perhaps, prohibition is an illogical mindset, as is the federal gov't. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best?

 

[Ilzniche]

Perhaps, prohibition is an illogical mindset, as is the federal gov't. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best?

that's all you can do!

 

[thenotsoesoteric]

Looking for some feedback if anyone has any insight.

My friend had a buddy who was sending some seeds across the country. His buddy sent the package via USPS. 5-10 minutes after leaving the post office he was pulled over by a state cop asking questions about the contents of the package. He was honest with the cop and told him about the illegal items the package contained, which was really a quite minimal amount.

Cop thanked him for being honest. Took his information down and said IF they opened it and there was a problem they would follow up with him.

This was 3 days ago. No further contact from the police.

Tracking information for the package is showing not only acceptance of the package, but then leaving Post Office a little over 2 hours later. There have been no further updates since then. Package showed a delivery date of today, but as of yet my buddy has not had anything arrive.

If the package was confiscated, why would it leave the post office 2 hours later?
If the package wasn't confiscated, why would there be no further tracking updates since leaving the post office?
If his buddy was going to be arrested for the package, wouldn't it already have happened by now?

What is your take on this? What do you think happened to the package?

I would definitely deny the package. Why would the cops allow the package to be sent? Really? I've seen stories of cops renting out houses to small time street peddlers of heroin/crack and watched them commit crimes for almost two years before they busted them.

I'm wondering what bogus ass state you guys live in, I'm guessing down South (TX, AR, MO, MI, GA, FL) or upper west half of the midwest (ND,SD,ID,WY,MT, UT)?

 

[Ilzniche]

I would definitely deny the package. Why would the cops allow the package to be sent? Really? I've seen stories of cops renting out houses to small time street peddlers of heroin/crack and watched them commit crimes for almost two years before they busted them.

I'm wondering what bogus ass state you guys live in, I'm guessing down South (TX, AR, MO, MI, GA, FL) or upper west half of the midwest (ND,SD,ID,WY,MT, UT)?

North East state where small amounts of weed have been decriminalized.

 

[thenotsoesoteric]

North East state where small amounts of weed have been decriminalized.

Crazy.
Maybe the package was just weirdly packaged and when they ran it through the xray machine it looked obvious that something was hidden inside it. Possible that they couldn't tell what the fuck it was from xray and since all americans are super paranoid of the boogie man, I mean corporate funded terrorist, they assumed your buddy was pulling a Ted Kaczynski.

 

[Ilzniche]

Crazy.
Maybe the package was just weirdly packaged and when they ran it through the xray machine it looked obvious that something was hidden inside it. Possible that they couldn't tell what the fuck it was from xray and since all americans are super paranoid of the boogie man, I mean corporate funded terrorist, they assumed your buddy was pulling a Ted Kaczynski.

Very possible, but the question is...if it was confiscated, why did it leave the post office 2 hours later? Given how quickly they got the information from the sender, it would seem that the package would never made it to the stage of "leaving facility" over 2 hours later.

And if it did leave, why has it not shown up. OH THE QUESTIONS!!!! Doesn't add up. Especially for such a small amount.

 

[thenotsoesoteric]

Not confiscated, well not at this moment but if the package shows up it will be flagged and beans remove, unless they scapegoat his ass.
They most likely let it go from his local post office but when it arrived at the new post office the package was probably flagged and the manager, or superior officer of post office/police department, will decide if they will follow through with a bust.

But I know someone who shipped beans from an illegal state to a legal state and postal workers removed the beans put in a letter or sticker stating illegal contraband was removed. Nothing else has came from it as far as I know.

 

[Ilzniche]

Not confiscated, well not at this moment but if the package shows up it will be flagged and beans remove, unless they scapegoat his ass.
They most likely let it go from his local post office but when it arrived at the new post office the package was probably flagged and the manager, or superior officer of post office/police department, will decide if they will follow through with a bust.

But I know someone who shipped beans from an illegal state to a legal state and postal workers removed the beans put in a letter or sticker stating illegal contraband was removed. Nothing else has came from it as far as I know.

I think that makes the most sense. The package was sent from a smaller office to a larger one...upon arrival at the larger office it was probably opened and anything illegal taken. Considering it is such a small quantity and traveling all the way across the country I doubt anything comes of it. Can't imagine it is worth the time, money and effort to chase down an arrest for seeds.

 

[natro.hydro]

Maybe they sent it on its way hoping your buddy is stupid enough to have it sent to his grow house. Ya know like a where there is smoke there is fire thing.
If he accepts the package then they may have probable cause for a warrant saying he was aware of the illegal contents and they believe that there is more to it. I just hope yout buddy 1. Didnt get it shipped to his grow op and 2. Doesnt accept the package, so that hopefully nothing else comes of it.
It feels like entrapment though the funny thing about that is it rarely ever is... you would think they would just have to take the seeds and call it a day but they may be trying to make a bigger case of it. Not trying to scare you but it is the only scenario I see them sending the package.

 

[hellmutt bones]

Looking for some feedback if anyone has any insight.

My friend had a buddy who was sending some seeds across the country. His buddy sent the package via USPS. 5-10 minutes after leaving the post office he was pulled over by a state cop asking questions about the contents of the package. He was honest with the cop and told him about the illegal items the package contained, which was really a quite minimal amount.

Cop thanked him for being honest. Took his information down and said IF they opened it and there was a problem they would follow up with him.

This was 3 days ago. No further contact from the police.

Tracking information for the package is showing not only acceptance of the package, but then leaving Post Office a little over 2 hours later. There have been no further updates since then. Package showed a delivery date of today, but as of yet my buddy has not had anything arrive.

If the package was confiscated, why would it leave the post office 2 hours later?
If the package wasn't confiscated, why would there be no further tracking updates since leaving the post office?
If his buddy was going to be arrested for the package, wouldn't it already have happened by now?

What is your take on this? What do you think happened to the package?

Im not sure why a cop stopped u i worked for usps and as soon as u step in the post office anypackage is property of us goverment and federal issue no one can open it unless its a goverment official. So im not sure why u got stopped

 

[SeedHo]

if your worry about it leaving 2 hours later. it may had been confiscated and it had to be scanned out of their system.