Package containing cash (hidden) still in transit after 21 days.

Hi all, searched around here and /r/agmarketplace for help with this, as you guys have experience with handling disappearing packages, etc.

My friend recently (August 7th) shipped a large sum of cash domestically in the US through USPS to another friend across the country. This package is not in any way related to dark-net matters, nor should there be any reason for either of their addresses to be suspicious. I am merely turning to you guys because he is frantic and you are an invaluable resource regarding this topic.


Steps we have taken:

We were wondering what we should do in the meantime? Anything we should or shouldn't say? I advised him not to tell them that the package contained cash (unless they asked him to identify the contents to prove the package is his), but to only say that the package contains a very valuable item.

I know the deal, don't invest any money you can't afford to lose. I didn't realize that rule applied to USPS as well ;). My friend has never ordered anything through a dnm and wasn't aware of the risk (I would've advised him otherwise). We are looking for help regarding the current situation. He is aware that this is partially his fault for putting too much trust in USPS so it would be appreciated if that doesn't get restated in the comments.

Anything else we should or shouldn't do? Thank you all!

Will update as we figure things out.


Comments


[2 Points] horses091292:

This sounds like straight post office theft to me.


[1 Points] CocaineNose:

Do you mind me asking how much cash? Doesn't sound like it was vacuum sealed and dogs can pickup the scent easily on large amounts of cash. It's most likely long gone. asset forfeiture for sure.


[1 Points] iggerasdpensissn:

The packaged was shipped via USPS Priority Mail Express

theres your problem


[1 Points] solusipses:

Might be a better idea to use money gram or some other service next time. Hopefully the money is still bring shipped but there's always a chance of theft or human error.


[1 Points] ThrowThatAwayAT:

i had a m8 have $40K seized by USPS


[1 Points] hdheuud:

Why does no one know how to properly mail cash? Not just your friend, but everyone