United States Supreme Court

Removal and disassembly of a vehicle's gas tank in the course of an international border inspection does not require reasonable suspicion. The interference with a motorist's possessory interest in his gas tank is justified by the Government's paramount interest in preventing the entry of unwanted persons and effects.

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• Decided 03/30/2004
• Published 03/30/2004

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• United States Supreme Court

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