Like has been said, I'd refuse consent to search, I'd take good note of everything, as soon as I was released I'd write EVERYTHING down, and call a lawyer immediately. I'd demand names and badge numbers, everything I could get for info, etc. This kind of behavior is exactly why people don't know or understand their rights, and it's BS. Of course they'd probably have arrested me if in my personal vehicle because I always have a loaded firearm in it perfectly legal under CO law and I also have my CCW permit. It'd be a big mess and I'd keep pushing until I walked away with some form of justice. I wouldn't physically resist them but I'd damn sure not make it easy, they'd have to get a warrant or loose their asses in court.

They had NO right to search those cars up to the point that people gave consent.