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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

Attorney Stephen Muldrow said officials have confiscated five luxury watches and more than $100,000 in cash as part of the case.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 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