Seizure

An electronic tool allows investigators to check balances and freeze prepaid debit cards of potential criminal funds while still out in the field

The court explains the duration of a traffic stop depends on the mission of the stop, making the officer's actions in this case reasonable

The court determines if officers had reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation in this drug interdiction case

The Court held, "the application of physical force to the body of a person with intent to restrain is a seizure even if the person doesn't submit and isn't subdued"

A seizure occurs when officers employ "physical force" or a "show of authority" that "in some way restrains the liberty" of the person

The court’s ruling gives more legal protection to fleeing suspects and others who are injured trying to escape officers

Six crew members have been charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine aboard a ship

The seizure is being described as one of the largest drug busts in U.S. history

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of violating a state law that outlaws the manufacture, possession or sales of assault weapons

Acting on a tip, authorities seized 432 firearms from the convicted felon’s home and found an additional 91 guns the following day

Police in Honduras have seized bank accounts and assets worth $800 million from suspected drug traffickers singled out by the U.S. government.