United States v. One 1971 Porsche Coupe Automobile, Vehicle Identification Number 9111100355

OPINION

LUONGO, District Judge.

This is an action under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. §§ 781-788 and 21 U.S.C. § 881 for forfeiture of a motor vehicle used in the transporting of a contraband article, namely a quantity of heroin. Following hearing, I made certain oral findings of fact and afforded the parties an opportunity to submit memoranda of law as to whether the findings so made warranted or required a decree of forfeiture.

The facts, as earlier found by the court, may be summarized as follows:

Claimant purchased the vehicle in question, a Porsche, for approximately $8,000 in 1971. Although…