[omgwtf1000]

The raid cost this guy real money, breaking in his door and damaging who knows what. I hope he makes a ton of money from this ordeal.

[threatofrain]

The sheriffs also came up short on the money they seized.

[ou8_1_2]

This is the part that blew my mind... As I heard things, they left an evidence collection receipt that said, for instance "We confiscated $4800 from your house".

But then when they returned his belonging, there was only $4400 (or whatever amount), and they're claim is "oh we miscounted. The receipt is wrong."

That's not how receipts work Cletus.

[olliej]

Better yet, US courts have found that the government or agencies involved in searches are explicitly not liable for any damage as long as the warrant is "valid". "cool".