But the language approved by Congress specifically retains those powers for the Secretary of the Treasury: To the extent that they relate to searches and seizures of illicit narcotics. dangerous drugs. or marihuana or to the apprehension or detention of persons in connection therewith. at regular inspection locations at ports of entry or anywhere along the land or water borders of the United States. The plan states further that: Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting in any way any authority vested by law in the Secretary of the Treasury. the Department of the Treasury. or any other officer or agency of that Department . . . with respect to contraband other than illicit narcotics. dangerous drugs. and marihuana. The third legal point to be made Is that the Immigration and Naturalization Service does not have the legal authority to search for and interdict contraband. Their authority is restricted to problems bearing on the legal or illegal entry of aliens into the United States. Now we all agree that there may be times when functions need to be transferred from one agency to another for reasons of efficiency or cost.
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