Opinion
CR 23-10-BU-DLC
06-21-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MARTIN TOPETE, and JOHNATHAN TOPETE, Defendants.
ORDER
Dana L. Christensen, District Judge
Before the Court is the United States' Unopposed Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture. (Doc. 314.) Having reviewed said motion, the Court finds:
1. The United States commenced this action pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §§ 853(a)(1) and (2), 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(11).
2. A Preliminary Order of Forfeiture was entered on June 21, 2024. (Doc. 295.)
3. All known interested parties were provided an opportunity to respond and publication has been effected as required by 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1). (Doc. 301.)
4. It appears there is cause to issue a forfeiture order under 21 U.S.C. §§ 853(a)(1) and (2), 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(11).
It is therefore ORDERED, DECREED AND ADJUDGED that:
1. The motion for final order of forfeiture (Doc. 314) is GRANTED.
2. Judgment of forfeiture of the following property shall enter in favor of the United States pursuant to 1 21 U.S.C. §§ 853(a)(1) and (2), 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(11), free from the claims of any other party: $15,754.00 in U.S. Currency.
3. The United States shall have full and legal title to the forfeited property and may dispose of it in accordance with law.