Why not just call the owner in for questioning, regarding drugs found in his stolen car?
Why send a camouflaged SWAT team, for crying out loud?
I've seen few clearer indications that modern domestic police forces view citizens as the enemy and believe that they are at war with them.
The guy had a nice house. Probably had a nice business too.
“Why not just call the owner in for questioning, regarding drugs found in his stolen car? “
Why not just call him in to pick up his car and not even mention the drugs until they have him there?
“We have your car at the station. Just come sign for it, and it’s all yours. We’re waiving the impound fees, Sir.”
Take him into custody, and then serve the warrant if appropriate.
Of course the answer is, then they don’t get to play with toys and threaten death. Make no mistake, they have no intentions of finding ways to avoid raids.