Sec. 320. Proceeds of Foreign Crimes
The U.S. Code was amended to allow the forfeiture of any property within the jurisdiction of the United States that was gained as the result of an offense against a foreign nation that involves the manufacture, importation, sale, or distribution of a controlled substance.
Read more about this topic: USA PATRIOT Act, Title III, Subtitle A
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