What happens when USPS package is seized by law enforcement?

What happens when USPS package is seized by law enforcement?

Once the package is ‘seized’, it may be examined by a drug dog, and a warrant will be issued to open the package should the dog alert for the presence of drugs (typically, the post office will line up 6 packages, five which they know do not contain drugs, and the suspected package).

What happens when a package is seized by customs?

Once the merchandise is seized, the file is forwarded by the U.S. Customs officer to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Office (FP&F). The Petition is the means by which the owner of the cargo may seek to persuade U.S. Customs to release the seized shipment.

What happens when a package gets intercepted?

All intercepted items, except those being returned to sender, are relabeled as new Priority Mail® pieces. Once intercepted, they are redirected at the applicable Priority Mail postage rate.

Does USPS XRAY priority mail?

Customers may send either Priority Mail® or Priority Mail Express™ items for expedited handling. This mail is not irradiated unless it is sent to the White House. If not sanitized, the Postal Service™ “re-wraps” mail that has been harmed so that it can reach its destination.

What makes a package suspicious USPS?

What are characteristics of suspicious mail? An item containing a postmark which does not match the return address or bears an excessive amount of postage. Mailpiece is leaking an unknown powdery substance.

How do I know if my package has been intercepted?

Automated customer notification on the status of the service request is available through email, the USPS Package Intercept application status report online at Business Customer Gateway or customer extract file through the Product Tracking System.

How do I track an intercepted package from USPS?

Why would a USPS package be intercepted?

For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept.

Can USPS open my package?

Can Postal Inspectors open mail if they feel it may contain something illegal? First-Class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant.

Can USPS check your packages?

Postal inspectors must acquire a search warrant based on probable cause before inspecting mail and parcels. According to the USPS: “… first class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant.”