When Maine law enforcement agencies seize assets during drug busts or other criminal investigations, there’s a chance they could end up keeping some, or even all, of that money.

It’s a process called asset forfeiture. But it’s not as simple as bagging the cash and calling it a day, though that would be wicked cool, wouldn't it? However, a court has to sign off on it and it can happen through either state or federal channels, WGME said. Canva Pro Canva Pro loading...

Here in Maine, assets can only be permanently taken after someone’s been convicted of a crime, though there are a few rare exceptions to that rule. The news station explained that in cases where local or state agencies team up with federal authorities, they can receive a cut of the proceeds. It's called an "equita

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