United States v. Two Mitsubishi Pick-Up Trucks

OPINION AND ORDER

GARCIA-GREGORY, District Judge.

On April 16, 2004, the United States of America (the “Government”) filed this action for forfeiture in rem against two Mitsubishi pick-up trucks with Vehicle Identification Numbers (“VIN”) MMBJNK7401D041604 and MMBJNK7401D044381 (Docket No. 1). On May 30, 2004, claimants Ramon Barre-to and Juan Barreto (“claimants”), the owners of the defendant vehicles, answered the complaint and filed a counterclaim (Docket No. 7). On May 9, 2005, the Government moved for summary judgment in its favor, ordering the forfeiture of the defendant vehicles (Docket…