The U.S. Department of Justice has suspended a program seizing cash from airline passengers without arrests following a report by Atlanta News First Investigates. The program involved paying informants, including airline employees, to tip off the DEA about passengers with large amounts of cash. One passenger, David, avoided a search due to knowledge gained from the Atlanta News First Investigates video. The Justice Department Inspector General found no evidence of criminal activity in David’s case, sparking concerns about civil rights violations. Senator Jon Ossoff initiated an inquiry based on the report and demanded answers. The DEA has suspended the cold consent encounter program nationwide.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/12/03/airline-informant-received-thousands-passenger-cash-seizures/