Tired of TSA Employees Confiscating Your Valuables?

You may have seen recent news coverage of airport officials confiscating individuals’ precious metals, valuable coins, or even currency by alleging that these assets may have been obtained via criminal activity. In many of these situations, though no charges end up being filed, an individual’s belongings are never returned to them. If you plan on traveling soon with any of these items in tow and want reduce the risk of your assets being confiscated, familiarize yourself with the TSA’s webpage regarding Currency, Coins, Precious Metals or Valuable jewelry. If you have documentation that demonstrates where your assets originally came from and that states that you are the rightful owner of said belongings, bring it with you to the airport and keep it handy in the event that officials ask you to present it. If you want to be extremely cautious, it is a good idea to call the TSA office in advance before your flight and make them aware of what you will be bringing on-board. You can also ask for a private room for a bag search to be conducted and, once there, explain what you are carrying and why. Finally, do not try to put these valuables in checked luggage or attempt to sneak them through security in any fashion, as this increases the likelihood that they will be confiscated.