Customs authorities confiscate a large amount of goods from those who violate their applicable laws. Is it permissible to purchase these goods and then sell them?

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The questioner : The questioner asks, saying: Customs authorities confiscate a large amount of goods from those who violate their applicable laws. Is it permissible to purchase these goods and then sell them?

The Shaykh : These goods, which are confiscated by customs, are of great value.

The questioner : We put them up for auction.

The Shaykh : We do not see that this is permissible, because these taxes are not prescribed. Yes.

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