What is drug asset seizure and forfeiture?
It is the seizure of drug related assets that have been used to facilitate drug trafficking or are derived from drug trafficking. Drug assets are subject to seizure and forfeiture under Wyoming civil law, and federal administrative, civil and criminal law. Forfeiture is not a new concept. In America, it dates back to 1789, where it was used primarily to deter maritime import and export smuggling. 2. Can the government just take an asset? No, the asset must be seized legally. Then the government has to be able to prove in a civil, administrative or criminal proceeding that the asset was used to facilitate drug trafficking, or was derived from drug trafficking for it to be forfeited to the government. 3. How are assets seized? Assets are seized by law enforcement officers incident to arrest, search warrant, and consent or with a seizure order. 4. What type of assets are seized? Typically, drug assets subject to seizure include currency, vehicles, real estate, firearms and other property.
