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		brbsix on June 8, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Police use new device to seize money in bank accou... They've long confiscated cars and cash. They're just upping their game.

lettergram on June 8, 2016 [–]

Yeah... Now, the logic is:

"You have a bunch of money on your ATM card. You can potentially go to an ATM take out cash, then get drugs. Now, I need to seize all your money to ensure you can't buy those illegal drugs that may or may not exist."

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