[Lazamataz]

Well, did they get a search warrant? (kidding)

I know you are kidding, but I think there are a few factors that aid the authorities here:

1. This is a Liberian-registered ship. I'm pretty sure the 4th Amendment only applies to US Citizens.

2. Should the 4th Amendment apply to foreign nationals in US territory, getting a warrant would be a snap since radioactivity certainly is probable cause.

3. Getting a warrant would also be easy because this ship has been intercepted and immobile for at least a day. Lots of time to get the papers in order.

I think this is a clean bust.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Liberian-registered

No relation.

[The Vast Right Wing]

I was just jerking your chain from our earlier discussion. Keep up the Vigilance.

[hchutch]

Just as long as nobody asks about how the intelligence agencies got the stuff that tipped us off, then I'll be happy.

[Space Wrangler]

The laws of search and seizure are quite diffrent on the sea. The Coast Guard, or any other LEA can board and inspect without the cause for a warrant.