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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.
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.
The couple reported the discovery immediately due to safety concerns, cooperating fully with authorities.
Their lawyer argued keeping the money would encourage honest reporting, while police maintained it should be seized due to its criminal origin.
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.
Una pareja neozelandesa quiere quedarse con 200.000 dólares en efectivo encontrados en su techo, pero la policía dice que es dinero de drogas y debe ser incautado.