What happens if the Post Office finds drugs in a package?

If drugs are found, a “controlled delivery” of the package will be conducted by undercover officers. Basically, a controlled delivery is simply an undercover cop dressing up as a mailman, driving the mail truck to the address, and even delivering mail to neighbors to make the delivery seem more believable.

Does USPS tell you if they seize your package?

Once the postal inspector receives the suspected mail, they will attempt to contact the sender or recipient and, if unsuccessful, scan it as “seized by law enforcement.” The scan is visible in the Postal Service’s tracking system to the sender and recipient as well as postal personnel.

Can USPS see what’s in my package?

Download the USPS Mobile® App featuring Informed Delivery to view incoming mail and track incoming packages anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet. It’s free and available for iOS and Android in your app store.

How do postal inspectors investigate?

Postal Inspectors investigate any crime with a nexus to the mail. These crimes include mail theft, mail fraud, financial fraud, identity theft, robberies and burglaries of postal facilities, assaults and threats on postal employees, investigations of dangerous and prohibited mails, narcotics, cybercrime and much more.

Is it legal to mail marijuana through the USPS?

The USPS is an agency of the federal government, so it must obey federal guidelines to the letter. Under U.S. Code 1716, it’s a felony to use the U.S. Postal Service as a method for mailing marijuana, even within the territorial limits of pot-legal states such Washington, Colorado, and California.

Does the post office look at cannabis in packages?

Generally there is no reason for postal workers to look in your package. They don’t want to, and even randomly checking a percentage can greatly slow the entire service. Its possible they might smell cannabis or a cannabis product, especially if the package is damaged or ripped open accidentally.

What happens if you get busted for mailing marijuana?

If you are busted mailing marijuana, you’ve probably violated more than a handful of federal laws. Just a few of the federal offenses you may be charged with include: Conspiracy. The potential penalties for mailing marijuana under federal law vary widely and may include mandatory minimum penalties depending on your criminal history.

Is it safe to send weed in the same state?

Sending weed packages in the same state is probably the safest option (note it’s still illegal). It is less likely that federal police would get involved, meaning that the gravity of your charge would be much less. Additionally, the fewer processing centers it has to go through, the less chance of discovery.