United States v. One 1997 Ford Expedition Utility Vehicle, Vin: 1FMFU18L1VLC03645, New Mexico License 975JLW

OPINION AND ORDER

BLACK, District Judge.

THIS MATTER comes before the Court for consideration of Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment (Doc. 13). The Court has reviewed the submissions of the parties and the relevant law, and, for the reasons set forth below, finds that the motion for summary judgment will be denied.

This is a forfeiture case brought under 49 U.S.C. Section 80303 (1997). Plaintiff claims the Defendant vehicle (“Expedition”) was used to transport contraband, in the form of counterfeit U.S. currency, or to facilitate the transportation, concealment, receipt, possession, purchase,…