What is a safe way to get back a car that was involved in adrug bust?

What is a safe way to get back a car that was involved in adrug bust?

A family member was recently arrested during a raid on a house that was growing marijuana. He drove my parent’s car there. Now the car is sitting at this house. It was not impounded. What is the safest way of getting this car back without getting into any legal trouble myself? There also may be drugs in this car. How can I safely have it searched?

Asked on February 26, 2012 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

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