seized

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Guns were seized from the suspect's home in the past, police had said, but were returned after a successful petition from the firearms' owner.

From BBC

Bridger was described by those who knew him as "always confident, courteous and charming" but when police seized his computer, a sordid secret was revealed.

From BBC

Police have seized around a million euros in cash and 486,000 euros from different bank accounts linked to the gang.

From Barron's

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants.

From Barron's

Authorities did not say who had owned the previously seized guns, or how the suspect procured the weapons used in the shooting.

From BBC