United States v. $115,413.00 In US Currency

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA WESTERN DIVISION No. 5:20-CV-539-D UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, : v. ORDER $115,413.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY, Defendant. — On June 3, 2020, law enforcement officers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (“RDU”) seized $115,413.00 in currency that Ramon L, Lyon (“Lyon” or “claimant”) attempted to smuggle onto a plane bound for Los Angeles, California. On October 9, 2020, the United States filed a civil action in rem under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6) [D.E. 1]. Section 881(a)(6) permits the forfeiture of currency…