Legal Opinion
United States v. 373.70 Carats of Cut, Polished, Rough, & Cleaved Diamonds
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided February 21, 1957No. Misc. No. 1678Published
1Opinion of the Court
RAYFIEL, District Judge.
On or about May 8, 1952 the Collector of Customs for the Tenth Collection District of the United States, seized 373.70 carats of cut, polished, rough and cleaved diamonds at the New York International (Idlewild) Airport, in Queens County, New York, in this District, and has since held and now holds the same in his custody and control.
On July 8, 1952 the Government filed its libel herein, praying for seizure of the said diamonds for forfeiture and condemnation under and by virtue of the provisions of Section 1497 of Title 19, and Section 545 of Title 18, of the United…
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