United States v. U.S. Currency $31,828

ROSS, Circuit Judge.

The United States of America appeals from the judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa denying forfeiture of $31,828 which was seized in connection with arrests for cocaine trafficking. The government contends that the currency was proceeds directly traceable to drug profits in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 881. 1 The district court held that, because the currency was seized in violation of the fourth amendment, the government failed to establish probable cause for forfeiture. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the district court.

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