United States v. One (1) 1983 Homemade Vessel Named Barracuda

MEMORANDUM OPINION

SPELLMAN, District Judge.

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This CAUSE came before the Court for a non-jury trial. The Plaintiff, the United States of America, seeks civil forfeiture of the Defendant, Vessel, predicated upon alleged violations of 19 U.S.C. § 1595a, 49 U.S.C. § 781, 21 U.S.C. § 881, and 19 U.S.C. § 1703. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1345 and 1355. This Court concludes that the Defendant, Vessel, should be forthwith forfeited to the United States.

A. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The Plaintiff, the United States of America, filed a Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem, alleging that…