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Officers explain the dispersal notice bans him from the city centre for 48 hours, and say they have confiscated vapes and his balaclava.

From BBC May 7, 2026

In recent years, they have confiscated shipments of prohibited chemicals, plants and animal products, weapons parts and counterfeit coins.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2025

The legal challenge, which Cano shared on his X account, said authorities have confiscated personal property and supplies en route to Acapulco, which was hit by widespread looting after the hurricane tore through last Wednesday.

From Reuters Nov. 1, 2023

Airport security officials have confiscated more firearms this year than ever before, even though fewer travelers have flown during the pandemic and more than two months remain before the end of the calendar year.

From Washington Times Oct. 19, 2021

“We don’t reckon Filch ever found out how to work it. He probably suspected what it was, though, or he wouldn’t have confiscated it.”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling