Probably Stolen Contraband & Guns: Tiers, Markups, Inspections and Ammo
Contraband sells at a markup — +35% Low, +70% Mid, +100% High, +200% High-risk — but an inspection warns you for Low, confiscates Mid, confiscates and fines High, and arrests you for High-risk. Weapon Permits I–III legalise Low, Mid and High firearms; High-risk weapons can never be licensed.
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Contraband tiers
| Tier | Selling markup | Standing multiplier when buying | If found in an inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | +35% | ×1 | Logged and warned; you keep the item |
| Mid | +70% | ×2 | Confiscated |
| High | +100% | ×2.5 | Confiscated and fined — arrested if you cannot pay |
| High-risk | +200% | ×3 | Arrest; the business ends |
The most serious item found decides the outcome. Any contraband found in a normal inspection also lowers Security standing. A markup is added to the price: +70% turns 100 into 170.
Keeping contraband safe
- 01
Use a Smuggler’s Bay
Ordinary storage cannot replace it, and thieves skip items inside it. The Fence and Chemist start with one.
- 02
Buy an early warning
Wild’s Network’s Inspection Early Warning service (300 base) warns you before regular inspections.
- 03
Keep a get-out card
Clemency (250 base) turns one prison-level finding into a warning; Evidence Removal (500) clears evidence and the investigation.
Read next: Security projects in Wild’s Network · Fence start
Weapon permits
| Permit | Covers | Security standing needed |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon Permit I | Low-tier firearms | 20 |
| Weapon Permit II | Mid-tier firearms | 50 |
| Weapon Permit III | High-tier firearms | 80 |
| — | High-risk weapons | Never licensable |
Permits are revoked if Security standing drops below 0, 30 or 60 for tiers I, II and III.
Read next: Permit prices and how to get them
Every firearm
| Firearm | Base Credits | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberator 3D Printed Pistol | 40 | .22 (implied) | Printed with the .22 Pistol chip (1 per batch) or x2 chip |
| Nestfire Compact | 120 | .22 SR | Handmade |
| Ironcraft 10 | 160 | 10mm | Handmade heavy pistol — the Fence starts with one |
| Sentinel Mk. III | 200 | 10mm | |
| Lancewell Revolver | 240 | .45 AFP | |
| Peacemaker Heavy SMG | 280 | 10mm | |
| Rampart Dual-Action Shotgun | 310 | Multiple types |
All seven are tagged contraband. Their individual tiers are not published, so check the item’s tooltip before deciding which permit you need.
Read next: 3D Printer chips
Ammunition
| Ammo | Base Credits | Contraband? |
|---|---|---|
| .22 SR | 20 | Yes |
| .22 SR (Non-Lethal) | 14 | No |
| .22 SR (AP) | 26 | Yes |
| 10mm | 30 | Yes |
| 10mm (Non-Lethal) | 24 | No |
| 10mm (AP) | 36 | Yes |
Non-lethal rounds are the only legal ammunition without a permit.
Common questions
What happens if an inspector finds contraband?
Low-tier items get a warning, Mid-tier items are confiscated, High-tier items are confiscated with a fine (arrest if you cannot pay), and High-risk items get you arrested and end the run.
How much more does contraband sell for?
+35% for Low, +70% for Mid, +100% for High and +200% for High-risk contraband.
What is the most valuable gun in Probably Stolen?
The Rampart Dual-Action Shotgun at 310 base Credits, followed by the Peacemaker Heavy SMG at 280.
Sources & version notes
Community game-data research (static, not in-game tested). Sources reviewed November 2, 2026. This guide does not claim an independent in-game test.
- Nico Wiki: contraband
Tiers, markups, standing multipliers and inspection penalties.
- Nico Wiki: firearms
Firearm base values and ammunition.
- Nico Wiki: ammunition
Ammo base values and contraband tags.
- Nico Wiki: Liberator printed pistol
Printer chips.