Arrests and seizures under the Controlled Substances Act (84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.), and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (84 Stat. 1285, 21 U.S.C. § 951 et seq.), will be handled in the same manner as other Customs arrests and seizures. However, Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances (as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6) and 812) imported contrary to law will be seized and forfeited in the manner provided in the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 881(f)). See § 162.45a.

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[T.D. 00-37, 65 FR 33255, May 23, 2000]