District Court, D. Massachusetts October 17, 2000, Nos. CIV. A. 99-11647-WGY, 00-10110-MBD (United States v. One Black 1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

YOUNG, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(4), the United States has moved for in rem forfeiture of a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria (the-“Car”). The Car was originally confiscated in connection with a search warrant issued by the Quincy District Court. After a hearing, the state court issued an order that the Car be returned to the owner, Richard May (“Mr.