I've heard that instead of reporting to your local police, you're supposed to contact the ATF when you catch someone stealing cigarettes or alcohol, is this correct? What happens if people don't follow this protocol, are they breaking the law themselves by not reporting a federal offense?
2007-03-17 04:20:16 · 8 answers · asked by vecergirl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I don't think stealing it is, but the reselling of it is for sure a federal offense
2007-03-17 04:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's tractor trailers full of cigarettes and alcohol then yes but not the little bit that people usually steal. That's petty theft and it's a local matter.
2007-03-17 05:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the police would know the correct protocol. Call the police first
2007-03-17 04:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would report someone for stealing in general, let alone stealing drugs and alcohol.
2007-03-17 05:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone jsut stole it, it is petty theft. Call the local police
2007-03-17 04:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the stolen property is being carried across state lines to obstruct justice I would think, yes.
2007-03-18 11:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Col. Forbin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is against the law, but i don't know if it is at the federal level
2007-03-17 06:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by donkey_kong_derick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you merely contact your local police
2007-03-17 04:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋