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Justice Manual § 9-100.040
Forfeitures—21 U.S.C. § 853
Title 21 U.S.C. § 853 provides for the forfeiture of property, profits, and other rights obtained through or used in the commission of felony drug offenses. Except in rare cases, prosecutors are required to include forfeiture allegations in all drug indictments where the defendant has identifiable assets that are forfeitable. Contact the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section at 202-514-1263 for further information.
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[updated October 2016]
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