USA PATRIOT Act, Title III, Subtitle A - Sec. 320. Proceeds of Foreign Crimes

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.

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