一对新西兰夫妇想保留天花板上发现的20万美元现金,但警方表示这是毒品钱,必须查封。
A New Zealand couple wants to keep $200K in cash found in their ceiling, but police say it’s drug money and must be seized.
新西兰克赖斯特彻奇的一对夫妇在2021年寻求保留在家中天花板上发现的超过20万美元现金,此前警方表示这可能是与毒品有关的收益,应该被没收给皇冠.
A Christchurch couple in New Zealand is seeking to keep over $200,000 in cash found in their home’s ceiling in 2021, after police said it was likely drug-related proceeds and should be forfeited to the Crown.
这对夫妇报告说,由于安全考虑,立即发现,并与当局充分合作。
The couple reported the discovery immediately due to safety concerns, cooperating fully with authorities.
他们的律师辩称,保留这笔钱会鼓励诚实报告,而警察则认为,由于钱是犯罪来源,应当予以扣押。
Their lawyer argued keeping the money would encourage honest reporting, while police maintained it should be seized due to its criminal origin.
一名法官质疑严格的没收政策,指出其他国家允许发现者保留部分此类资金,并保留对夫妇是否应当获得任何份额的判断。
A judge questioned the strict forfeiture policy, noting other countries allow finders to keep part of such funds, and reserved judgment on whether the couple should receive any share.