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Appellants in the Alfa Nero ownership case are fighting to regain control of the vessel.<\/p>

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They assert that the government was aware of its ownership prior to the seizure and auction, making the vessel’s confiscation unlawful.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dorsett, representing the appellants, expressed confidence in their case before the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal.<\/p>

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They seek an injunction to halt the sale, citing concerns about an expedited and unconstitutional law change that enabled the government’s initial seizure.<\/p>

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The battle for Alfa Nero’s rightful owner continues.<\/p>\n

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Appellants in the Alfa Nero ownership case are fighting to regain control of the vessel. They assert that the government was aware of its ownership prior to the seizure and auction, making the vessel’s confiscation unlawful. Dr. Dorsett, representing the appellants, expressed confidence in their case before the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal. 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