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Loose notes

Loose notes description:
I don't understand how police can seize and charge you with illegal currency for having loose notes. The description it doesn't say there is any valid reason those should be flagged as being illegal. There is nothing that would set loose notes apart from just having random cash in your pocket. The fact that police are so adamant saying its illegal with no proof feels wrong. I would understand if the notes description said something like flagged money or marked money but it doesn't.

I feel like if they are gonna charge you they need to have proof or a way to link it to a crime and not just say its illegal. I gave a reason to have them. What I planned to do with it and they still said it was illegal because its in the penal code. But What I am asking how can they tell the difference in the money when the description doesn't say anything that would determine the legality of the bills.

I totally get that its illegal but there should be something in the description that gives them a reason to flag them or at least a stronger argument to how they can tell them apart from legal bills.

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  • Anonymous User

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    Dec 15, 2023

    They could be called counterfeit notes or something instead.

  • TwoBirds2222

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    Dec 15, 2023

    I'm a full time cop on Echo. Here is why your loose notes are taken:

    The penal code clearly states that loose notes are illegal currency. Have you taken a moment to read that document? It's public.

    Most criminals don't know their rights and they don't know the law, so it might seem unfair to you but if you look it up you'll see that they are completely in their right to confiscate them.

    You will only get charged with non lethal currency charge IF you meet the following criteria: have a firearm on your person, have drugs or were caught selling drugs, stole something like a car. It very clearly states this in the penal code.

    There is CID. Cops KNOW exactly what loose notes are used for. This has been the standard for well over two years on echo.

    So to hopefully answer your question, there is proof, you just didn't know it.