United States v. One (1) Blue Lobster Vessel Named Tony, Jr., Official No. 559940

MEMORANDUM OPINION UNDER RULE 52

ATKINS, District Judge.

This cause was tried to the court without a jury on February 18, 1986. Plaintiff, United States of America, seeks civil forfeiture of the defendant vessel (Tony Jr.) pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881, 49 U.S.C. § 782, 19 U.S.C. § 1595a(a), and 19 U.S.C. § 1703. The court has reviewed the pleadings and heard the testimony of the witnesses, made determination as to the credibility of the witnesses presented, considered the evidence, and heard argument of counsel. On the basis thereof, the court concludes the subject vessel, the Tony Jr., is…