Contraband Smuggling

Question 1

contraband smuggling

Answer 1

• fraudulently or knowingly imports into the US any merchandise contrary to law.

Question 2

types of contraband:

Answer 2

• drugs and precursor chemicals
• money
• weapons
• exotic animals
• cultural property
• invasive plants
• child porn

Question 3

18 USC 545

Answer 3

• smuggling goods into the US
• with intent to defraud
• merchandise contrary to law

Question 4

19 USC 1590

Answer 4

• aviation smuggling

Question 5

31 USC 5332

Answer 5

• bulk cash smuggling

- over $10k

Question 6

21 USC 841

Answer 6

• possession, manufacture, distribution of a controlled substance

Question 7

21 USC 952

Answer 7

• importation of controlled substance

Question 8

fbi investigates:

Answer 8

• national security
• organized crime
• child exploitation
• gangs

Question 9

atf investigates:

Answer 9

• weapons

- biker gangs

Question 10

US postal inspection investigates:

Answer 10

• us mail

Question 11

steps to take after smuggling arrest:

Answer 11

• deconflict with DEA
• seize contraband
• forfeit conveyances used to transport controlled substances

Question 12

processing controlled substances:

Answer 12

• photograph at scene
• preserve containers for controlled deliveries
• reagent field test, record, witness results
• mark exhibits
• follow DEA procedures and document transfer
• track chain of custody on 6051
• turn over to FP&F
• lab test THRESHOLD amount

Question 13

processing non drug evidence:

Answer 13

• same as drug evidence

Question 14

reporting requirements:

Answer 14

• provide ROI to DEA

Question 15

what is a controlled delivery?

Answer 15

• investigative technique involving transportation of contraband to suspect violator while under surveillance of LEOs

Question 16

purpose of a controlled delivery:

Answer 16

• disrupt/dismantle criminal organizations
• identifying higher level violators
• establish evidence of guilty knowledge
• identify violators assets for forfeiture

Question 17

types of controlled delivery:

Answer 17

• cooperating defendant
• non cooperating violator (COLD CONVOY)
• pass through (international controlled delivery)

Question 18

cooperating defendant

Answer 18

• defendant agrees to deliver contraband
• over 18 years old
• AUSA advised
• miranda rights waived

Question 19

when working with a cooperating defendant, agents should ________

Answer 19

• search before and after meet

Question 20

cold convoy (unwitting)

Answer 20

• contraband allowed to proceed under surveillance

- SAC must approve cold convoy

Question 21

pass through:

Answer 21

• imported or exported at govt direction
• must have concurrence of CBP port director
• requesting agency makes formal request to SAC
• on entry into US, HSI places tracker or transmitter

Question 22

other types of controlled delivery:

Answer 22

• controlled export

- reverse undercover op

Question 23

controlled export:

Answer 23

• pass through of non drug merchandise to foreign country

- coordinated with HSI attache

Question 24

reverse undercover op:

Answer 24

• sale or delivery of controlled substance by UC or cooperating individual to persons knowingly violating federal laws.

Question 25

op planning:

Answer 25

• consult USAO
• obtain concurrence from SAC offices
• take photos to memorialize
• substitute with sham drugs
• court orders for non consensual interception
• consider surveillance requirements
• notify local LEOs and deconflict

Question 26

how much drugs do you send to the lab for testing?

Answer 26

• threshold amount

Question 27

what is a DHS summons used for?

Answer 27

• used to take testimony and obtain records required under 19 USC 1508 (importation of items)
• must be based on PC to believe that records pertain to import of prohibited merchandise

Question 28

what does a title 21 subpoena authorize?

Answer 28

• authorized subpoena of witnesses and records relevant to 18 USC 545 (smuggling) with relation to controlled substances