CONTRABAND

Marijuana plants, such as these seized by a Miami police officer, are considered contraband because it is illegal to produce or possess them.
Any property that it is illegal to produce or possess. Smuggled goods that are imported into or exported from a country in violation of its laws.
Contraband confiscated by law enforcement authorities upon the arrest of a person for the crimes of production or possession of such goods will not be returned, regardless of the outcome of the prosecution.