Protecting Your Rights After a Seizure at Detroit Metro or Any Michigan Airport
If your cash was taken at the airport, you are not alone, and you are not defenseless. At Dallo Law, P.C., we understand how overwhelming an airport cash seizure can be, especially when it occurs suddenly and without any accompanying criminal charges. Whether you’re flying domestically from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) or internationally without filing the proper FinCEN 105 form, our firm is ready to fight to get your money back.
We help travelers, business owners, and families across Michigan recover seized currency and property. Our legal strategies are grounded in experience, precision, and relentless advocacy.
Why Does Airport Cash Seizure Happen?
Law enforcement officers at airports, whether local police, DEA, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), frequently seize large amounts of cash under suspicion of drug trafficking, money laundering, or failure to report funds. Even if no arrest is made, your money can be held through civil asset forfeiture proceedings.
At Detroit Metro Airport, seizures commonly occur:
- On domestic flights when officers allege drug-related activity.
- On international flights for unreported cash over $10,000 (violation of the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN 105).
- After a K9 “alert” on currency (even without any drugs present).
- When travelers are coerced into “consenting” to searches of luggage or carry-ons.
The airport cash seizure process is not only intimidating, it’s also time-sensitive. You must act quickly to avoid permanently losing your funds.
How Dallo Law Helps You Fight Airport Cash Seizure
Led by attorney J. Dallo, a trusted and experienced Michigan forfeiture lawyer, Dallo Law fights back against overreach. J. Dallo has extensive knowledge of both federal and state forfeiture laws and procedures, including:
- Filing a verified claim to contest seizure
- Filing FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests
- Challenging illegal search tactics
- Navigating court deadlines and government pushback
Unlike criminal cases, civil asset forfeiture proceedings require a fast and proactive legal approach. The government has deadlines to either return your money or file a forfeiture complaint, our job is to force that accountability and win it back.
Call Dallo Law Today. Time Is Critical.
If your cash was seized at the airport, don’t delay. Every day that passes puts your money at greater risk of permanent forfeiture. Let our team step in, file a verified claim, and defend your rights in state or federal court. Call (248) 283-7000 or contact us online for a confidential consultation. We handle airport seizures throughout Michigan and fight aggressively for our clients.
Navigating an airport cash seizure can feel like being presumed guilty without ever being charged. At Dallo Law, we turn the tables. With thorough investigation, deep knowledge of civil asset forfeiture, and aggressive litigation, we stand up to the system and demand what’s fair.
If your money was taken without cause, we can help you take it back.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All content is for general informational purposes only. Viewing or interacting with this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific legal situation. Dallo Law makes no guarantees about the outcome of any legal matter. We proudly serve clients in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties, and throughout the state of Michigan.
