WILKINS, J.
We conclude that in a proceeding under G.L.c. 94C, § 47, for the forfeiture of a motor vehicle used in the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, the owner of the motor vehicle is entitled to a trial by jury.
General Laws c. 94C, § 47 (a) (3), inserted by St. 1971, c. 1071, § 1, calls for the forfeiture to the Commonwealth of "[a]ll conveyances, including ... vehicles, ... which are used ... to transport, conceal...
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