I would like to point out that Fleming, in this document, does consider money as contraband. The use of the $10,000 is set out as an example and thus lends the idea that it could be any amount that they deem necessary, in their opinion, to be suspect.
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May 9, 2006
Operations Directive
OD-400-54-2: Discovery of Contraband During the Screening Process
Expiration: Indefinite
Summary
This directive provides guidance to ensure nationwide consistency in the appropriate referral or initiation of civil enforcement actions for incidents involving discovery of contraband during TSA screening procedures.
Procedures
When TSA discovers contraband during the screening process that is not a TSA Prohibited Item, the matter should be referred to the local Law Enforcement Officers as appropriate. An Enforcement Investigative Report should not be initiated.
Examples of such contraband include:
* Illegal drugs
* Drug paraphernalia
* Large amounts of cash ($10,000)
Point of Contact
Kimberly Siro, Office of Compliance, (571) 227-[REDACTED] (work), [REDACTED] (cell), or email to avopsinsp@dhs.gov.
/s/
Jonathan J. Fleming
Chief Operating Officer
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