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That's the equivalent of some police officers catching a thief and keeping the money for themselves.

"Aren't you glad we are here to protect you?"

Well thanks to Civil Forfeiture [0] you don't have to be a thief. (Good luck doing that to Corporates.)

Customers/Citizens are at the receiving end from all sides.

I have no idea if that statement is serious or ironic.

I think they are being sarcastic...