Forfeiture of narcotics-generated wealth in the United States of America pursuant to the Comprehensive Forfeiture Act of 1984.

Trafficking in illegal narcotics and dangerous drugs exists mainly because it yields immense profits and it can be eradicated only by depriving traffickers of their drug derived profits and economic power. With that in mind and to cope more effectively with the problem, the United States Congress recently enacted the Comprehensive Forfeiture Act of 1984, which revised and strengthened the existing laws and procedures. This Act is comprised of four parts. Part A amends the forfeiture proceedings of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) statute. Part B adds a new criminal forfeiture statute to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, which permits forfeiture in all drug felony cases. This newly created section of the Act also adopts other measures, a number of which are identical to those contained in part A of the RICO amendments. In addition, part B contains a civil forfeiture provision to reach land and buildings used to facilitate felonious drug offenses. Part C, inter alia, establishes a revolving fund for the use of the Department of Justice in enforcing forfeiture laws and amends existing provisions regarding the disposition of forfeited property. Part D sets up a Customs Forfeiture Fund.