Confiscated Collection

Seized dead birds from raid on illegal trapping operation by the Game Fund in Republic of Cyprus area, birds include Cuckoo, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher, Leeser Whitethroat

Looting Secret Whiskey
In America, crowds loot a secret whiskey store of confiscated liquor

Police have been trying to rid Wood End, Coventry, of its off-road motorcycling craze for at least 10 years. The latest crackdown led to riots with youths battling police

New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during
1127461 New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the height of prohibition, c.1921 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Christian hospital at Tientsin, first patronised and then confiscated by a heathen Viceroy (b / w photo)
6003679 Christian hospital at Tientsin, first patronised and then confiscated by a heathen Viceroy (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Sheriff Allen with Liquor outside Dade County Jail, Florida, 1922 (b / w photo)
MIA198516 Sheriff Allen with Liquor outside Dade County Jail, Florida, 1922 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Utilization of confiscated bootleg paraphernalia, 1918-28 (b / w photo)
5954285 Utilization of confiscated bootleg paraphernalia, 1918-28 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Carabinieri who during a play of Hamlet in a Piedmont theater seize the skulls... (colour litho)
2815400 Carabinieri who during a play of Hamlet in a Piedmont theater seize the skulls... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon relating to the seizure of the Churchs wealth in France (engraving)
1201762 Cartoon relating to the seizure of the Churchs wealth in France (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293137 Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Man cutting up a bootleggers keg during prohibition era, 1918-28 (b / w photo)
5954286 Man cutting up a bootleggers keg during prohibition era, 1918-28 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

With the Allied Forces in China, Indian Soldiers returning with Goods and Archives confiscated in the Villages (litho)
1593379 With the Allied Forces in China, Indian Soldiers returning with Goods and Archives confiscated in the Villages (litho) by Schonberg

After the Declaration of War: German beer being run away at an Italian Customs store, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Cars confiscated by the occupying Germans, Vincennes, Paris, 1940-1944

Seized dead birds from raid on illegal trapping operatuon by the Game Fund in Republic of Cyprus area, birds include Cuckoo, many Blackcaps, Spotted Flycatchers, Leeser Whitethroat

Seized Confederate cannons and caissons on the wharf in Richmond, Virginia
A large group of seized Confederate cannons and caissons on the wharf at Rocketts Landing in Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War in 1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Courtiers Amassing Riches at the Expense of the Poor, after a miniature in the 14th
KW260660 Courtiers Amassing Riches at the Expense of the Poor, after a miniature in the 14th century manuscript Tresor of Brunetto Latini

Picture No. 10880443
African Elephant - Community Maasai scouts working for the Mara Conservancy trim the flesh off a confiscated tusk (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Prohibition in the USA 1920-1933: A barrel of confiscated illegal beer being poured down a drain. Alcohol Temperance America

Prohibition or The Noble Experiment 1919-1933: Cases of Whiskey confiscated by the US Internal Revenue Bureau, 1920s

Illegal logging, impounded cars with illegally cut wood, Seima Protected Forest, Cambodia, January

Confiscated still, 1920s prohibition
Confiscated still. Man displaying a glass while standing next to a still that had been used to produce illegal alcoholic drinks (moonshine)

Illegal still, 1920s prohibition
Illegal still. Two men standing with a still that had been used to produce illegal alcoholic drinks (moonshine). Prohibition in the USA (1920-1933) was the period when the production

Russia / 1927 / Anti-Church
Buildings are demolished and icons confiscated in the Soviet campaign against religious institutions

Confiscated CITES listed derivative products, including jaguar skin, leopard hat, bag and sealskin and cerval bags, wolfskull shield, Customs Warehouse, London Heathrow Airport, England

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"From Dead Birds to Secret Whiskey: A Glimpse into the World Items" In a daring raid on an illegal trapping operation, the Game Fund in Republic seized dead birds that were victims of this cruel trade. These confiscated creatures serve as a reminder of the relentless efforts to protect wildlife and preserve our natural heritage. Amidst whispers and hidden corners, secret whiskey was looted by those who sought forbidden pleasures. However, justice prevailed as authorities intervened, confiscating these illicit spirits and putting an end to their clandestine journey. Wood End, Coventry had long been plagued by off-road motorcycling craze. Determined to restore peace and safety in the community, police tirelessly worked towards confiscating these unruly vehicles that disrupted the tranquility of this once peaceful neighborhood. During the height of prohibition in 1921 New York City, Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach stood witness as agents poured liquor into sewers after a successful raid. This powerful image captures both the defiance against alcohol consumption and society's determination to enforce temperance laws. A heathen Viceroy's actions led to the confiscation of Christian hospital at Tientsin - a place initially embraced by locals but later taken away unjustly. This poignant black-and-white photo serves as a stark reminder of religious tensions and struggles for power throughout history. Native troubles erupted in Taranaki, New Zealand - conflicts that prompted authorities to intervene forcefully. The sketches depicting these turbulent times showcase how confiscated lands became symbols of unrest while underscoring indigenous rights movements still relevant today. Sheriff Allen stands resolute outside Dade County Jail in Florida during 1922 with confiscated liquor bottles strewn around him - evidence from countless raids conducted during Prohibition era crackdowns on bootleggers' operations. Utilization took center stage when confiscated bootleg paraphernalia found new purpose between 1918-28.