18 U.S.C. § 512 provides that, with certain exceptions, a motor
vehicle or motor vehicle part that has a falsified or removed identification
number is subject to seizure and forfeiture. The forfeiture provisions in
the
customs law (19 U.S.C. § 1581 et seq.) are made applicable to
seizures
and forfeitures under 18 U.S.C. § 512. For guidance on the statutory
forfeiture provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 512, contact the Asset Forfeiture
Office
and Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Division, (202) 514-1263.