The Probably Stolen security inspection guide starts with the goods Security can see: keep permits aligned with weapons, keep contraband off the public display, and track heat from stolen inventory before offering it for sale. Raids and investigations can follow profitable illegal trades.
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Probably Stolen security inspection guide: checklist
Review the item's legal category and permit requirement before stocking a weapon.
Move contraband and heated stock out of open display and ordinary working space.
Check the investigation or evidence panel before accepting another risky trade.
Keep enough cash for rent in case a purchase is confiscated or cannot be sold.
Read the officer's current offer and consequences before choosing to cooperate or bribe.
Prepare the shop before an inspection
Visible contraband remains a problem even when faction reputation is high. Smuggler bays provide concealed storage for the fencing route, but they do not make a public display safe. The September demo patch changed investigation timing, so follow the current on-screen progress instead of assuming a fixed number of nights.
Reporting and Augs are different decisions
A wanted-poster match can be reported, while a suspected Aug requires the identification check. Do not shoot a criminal solely because they are wanted. For signs of rogue AI control, use the Aug identification guide.