United States v. 71.41 Ounces Gold Filled Scrap

MANTON, Circuit Judge.

This libel was filed for the forfeiture of gold held in custody by the appellant after seizure by a secret service operative in conjunction with an investigator of the Director of the Mint’s office. Gold Reserve Act, §§ 2(a), 3, 4, title 31 U.S.C.A. §§ 441-443. The act provides that any gold withheld, acquired, transported, melted or treated, imported, exported or earmarked or held in custody in violation of the provisions of the act or regulations issued thereunder ■ or license issued pursuant thereto, shall be forfeited to the United States.

By affidavits it was shown…