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Yes , as long as it is a legal search. ( i.e : they have been given consent, have a warrant or if the evidence is in plain view. ( depending on specifics, and locations)

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Yes, if police are lawfully conducting a search for stolen stereos and happen to find cocaine, they can seize the cocaine as evidence since it is an illegal substance. The seizure would be based on the discovery of a separate and distinct crime unrelated to the stolen stereos.

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