DrugBuyers.Com: US Customs vs Liberty

Thanks for responding, Toky.

I imagine they would have to give the money back. I'm wondering if they will even get the papers back in the first place.

After reading the article more carefully, I still can't imagine how the lab report could be taken to be dangerous knowledge to criminals/terrorists. Granted, I have not seen the lab report, but it's an inventory of a murderer's apartment. I'm sure that public libraries are filled with books that may describe ways to kill, hurt, deceive, and commit mass murder.

I find it disturbing how Customs is passing responsibility to the FBI for notification of the seizure. Isn't Customs required by law to send a notification if an item is siezed? We all know that not everyone gets letters when things disappear. Funny how Customs has passed the buck to the FBI.

If this article has been made public evidence, why can't a citizen legally possess a copy? Can any lawyers explain to me how this is Constitutionally legal ?

Most importantly, since when has knowledge become contraband? Should I worry if I ship a Bible overseas? The FBI's response, "... We don't want criminals to get ideas as to how to cause more damage. " seems to be a free ticket to arrest anyone for anything. At what point does safety overrule liberty?

If this reporter is suspected to be a spy, why did the FBI explain itself so?