# Destroying a bug or covert GPS tracker

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 9, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400 "2011-11-09T15:55:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400/1 "2011-11-09T15:55:52Z")

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In light of the Supreme Court case yesterday regarding GPS tracking without a warrant, I have a question. Say I found a tracking device or bug in my house or vehicle, and there is no question that I’m the intended target. What are the legal ramifications should I destroy the device(s)?

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**Author:** ![postcards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8e8cbc/32.png) [@postcards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/postcards)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400/2 "2011-11-09T16:11:44Z")

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You might want to look at [this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=630724).

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**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400/3 "2011-11-09T16:45:01Z")

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Oops. Didn’t read the forum; closure requested.

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**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroying-a-bug-or-covert-gps-tracker/602400/4 "2011-11-09T18:42:39Z")

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[moderating]  
Thread locked per OP’s request. Readers are directed to [the existing thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=630724) instead.  
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