[Yo-Yo]

I think it was the Postal Inspectors who did the strong-arming. It’s their jurisdiction and they would get first crack at it.

I believe you are correct. They have been referred to as "Federal Agents," but they were USPS Postal Inspectors.

USDA Meat Inspectors are "Federal Agents."

[mac_truck]

USDA Meat Inspectors are "Federal Agents."

US Postal inspectors are trained as federal law enforcement and issued weapons, any comparison to USDA meat inspectors here is specious.

[Reily]

Exactly !