The Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Detention and Forfeiture of Drug Trafficking Cash) Order 1991
This Order prescribes the sum of £10,000 for the purposes of section 25 of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990, which provides for the seizure and detention and forfeiture of cash suspected to be the proceeds of drug trafficking or intended for use in drug trafficking. The powers will apply only to cash amounts of £10,000 and above (including their equivalent in currency other than sterling). Cash seized under section 25 may be ordered to be forfeited by a magistrates' court or in Scotland the sheriff.