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:
- This is a Liberian-registered ship. I'm pretty sure the 4th Amendment only applies to US Citizens.
- Should the 4th Amendment apply to foreign nationals in US territory, getting a warrant would be a snap since radioactivity certainly is probable cause.
- 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.