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"Contraband" is the legal term for common items connected to a crime. The Texas Penal Code details how common items become contraband in the state.
Items Used To Commit A Crime
Anything used to aide and abet a criminal in committing a crime is considered contraband.
Items Derived From Crimes
Any item or property that was gained from the proceeds of a crime is considered contraband.
Contraband In Correctional Facilities
The Texas Penal Code outlines a list of items that are expressly prohibited within the confines of any Texas correctional facility. These items are considered contraband and possession of such items by an inmate is a crime.
Airline Contraband
Airline contraband refers to items expressly prohibited by the airline. Some examples are aerosol cans and hand guns.
General Contraband
Items that are expressly prohibited by law are considered contraband. Some examples are child pornography, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Source:
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement: Asset Forfeiture
ATCOG.org: Code of Criminal Procedure
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