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If you need to carry "seizable" amounts of money around, you should put that in an envelope along with a written statement that describes the purpose. And if possible, the envelope should be sealed by a solicitor.

I like to see what happens then. It should be a sufficient hurdle.

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You mean like in multiple of the examples that are cited in the article? Lay church members carrying funds from their congregation, going to purchase property for the church (well, the police said “both of them disclaimed ownership of the money, so it was seized” - no kidding, because it was for the church).

Or the gentleman buying a car, who had the car ad, contact information for the prospective seller, who confirmed that he had an appointment to meet that person? “No, based on my investigation I have concluded this is money for a drug purchase”.

Hurdle for the police, but a bigger one for you.

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