[CedarDave]

He should probably just consider himself lucky that the ticked off DEA agent(s) didn’t plant, then “find” a ziploc baggie of hash in the compartment.

So true, never let them "search" out of your sight. Though if you complain and resist orders to leave, they will arrest you for interfering with a police officer. A no-win situation with these types.

[Second Amendment First]

You can always tell them to get a warrant.
Of course then the baggie of hash would certainly appear.