The United States of America has filed a Complaint for Forfeiture concerning a 65 HATTERAS SPORT FISHER YACHT named M/V BEST BET. This action seeks to seize the vessel as alleged proceeds of illegal activity. The case is in the Southern District of Florida.
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S.D. Fla.
Southern District of Florida · 11th Circuit · FL
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1:26-cv-23081 United States of America v. ONE (1) 65 HATTERAS SPORT FISHER YACHT KNOWN AS M/V BEST BET (HULL NO.
Other · Apr 30, 2026
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This case is tied to Southern District of Florida, a federal district court in FL.
The newest docket activity we have is a other dated April 30, 2026.
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United States of America v. ONE (1) 65 HATTERAS SPORT FISHER YACHT KNOWN AS M/V BEST BET (HULL NO. HATDA351C989) et al is an active civil matter in Southern District of Florida under docket 26-cv-23081.
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On April 30, 2026, the docket recorded a other: The US government filed a complaint for forfeiture against a 65-foot Hatteras sport fisher yacht, known as the M/V Best Bet, seizing liaison with the vessel's owners. The complaint alleges that the yacht is subject to forfeiture due to its involvement in.
The next thing to watch is whether the latest other produces a substantive order, a scheduling change, a settlement signal, or a filing that clarifies the parties' positions.
Southern District of Florida (S.D. Fla.) is a federal district court in the 11th Circuit, FL.
The US government filed a complaint for forfeiture against a 65-foot Hatteras sport fisher yacht, known as the M/V Best Bet, seizing liaison with the vessel's owners. The complaint alleges that the yacht is subject to forfeiture due to its involvement in illegal activities. This move marks a significant escalation in the government's efforts to combat maritime crime.
Complaint for Forfeiture ( 1
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