[Gary L]

Just watching a customs program. they stopped someone carrying 350,000 euros.
customs said while they investigate whether the money is legit or drug money etc.. they put it in a high interest bank account.
if it turns out that the money isn't legit it goes to the exchequer.
so in effect. the government profits from drug/prostitution crime.
if the money is legit. the government keeps the interest.

another one was a market sellers van was seized along with 6,000 cigarettes.
he could have the van back straight away for 500 euros but he only had 300 euros on him.
they gave him the van.

what a racket.