United States v. $27,601.00 United States Currency

DECISION AND ORDER

DAVID G. LARIMER, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff in this action, the United States of America (“Government”), seeks forfeiture under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6) of the sum of $27,601 (“property”) seized from Luis Colon in November 2008. Presently before the Court is the Government’s motion to strike Colon’s claim to the property pursuant to Rule G(8) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions (“Supplemental Rules”). For the reasons that follow, the Government’s motion to strike is granted.

BACKGROUND

The property was seized from…