Cash seizure and detention under POCA 2002

Chapter 3 under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002) provides for the recovery of cash in summary proceedings in England and Wales and the associated powers of Search, seizure, detention and Forfeiture of cash. Under POCA 2002, s 294, specified officers can seize cash suspected of being either recoverable property or which is intended by any person for Use in unlawful conduct. For information on cash searches, see Practice Note: Cash searches under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which also covers what is cash, recoverable property and unlawful conduct in detail.

Chapters 3A and 3B of POCA 2002, Pt 5 (recovery of listed assets in summary proceedings and forfeiture of money held in certain accounts) contain complementary powers for the forfeiture of items of personal property, like precious metals and jewels and monies held in bank accounts. See further, Practice Notes: Recovery of listed assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Seizure and forfeiture of monies held in bank accounts under the Proceeds of Crime