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U.S. May Take Over Seized Property Ruling From High Court
The U S Supreme Court ruled that federal authorities may seize boats and autos seized by state prohibition agents when the state lacks a confiscation law. The Providence police turned over the motorboat Bay of Block Island to federal agents after seizure with liquor aboard. Operators faced state convictions while the boat and cargo passed to federal forfeiture proceedings.
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