What happens to the cash that is seized in drug raids, etc?

Answer 1

The money seized is called "asset forfeiture" money. If it can be proven that the seized money that was taken was obtain illegally, then the money primarily goes to the agency who initiated the investigation that led to the seizure.

That money can then be used only for very specific things, mostly training or equipment related to anti-drug activites.

Answer 2

It varies from agency to agency but usually it goes into the general fund or to a Police Department fund to provide equipment and whatever is necessary to continue the "war on drugs". ie a police agency in AZ has a 1.2 million dollar budget but runs on 3.8 million a year due to RICO funds

Answer 3

The police department and/or the county that gets it takes it and uses it for department needs.

Answer 4

it is shared between the various agencies involved in the raids.

Answer 5

The government gains control to use it for everyday basic functions.

Answer 6

Often the police get it for their use/purposes same as firearms and automobiles.

Answer 7

the cops who seized it go out to
an expensive dinner,then the titty bar

Answer 8

I THINK IT GOES TO BUY NEW POLICE CARS, PAY FOR OVERTIME, OR THE POLICE OFFICER MAY TAKE IT FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL USE. WHAT THEY USE IT FOR I KNOW THAT IT SURE DOESN'T GO TO THE ELDERLY PEOPLE, OR ORPHANGES. I HOPE THIS HELPS!!.

Answer 9

goes to the U.S Treasury

Answer 10

it becomes the police department's