If the authorities catch you for smuggling they should be able to disable you from mooring.
Smuggling isn't entirely about the profits, if you care so much about cash go trade diamonds
I don't smuggle to Manhatten often, thats a bit risky with all the people camping outside - not really what an experienced smuggler would do.
"Once again, like I said in the first post, every smuggler and his dog is gonna jump on this and whine about it. But lets not listen to them, they're just too afraid for a little challenge in the presently easy task."
Actually I agree with all you've said, there are too many smugglers in Freelancer just powersmuggling
If you want help, advice, or to smuggle as a team, PM me