Albuquerque, NM - On May 31, 2012 the
United States Marshals Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico auctioned off 20
government surplus and seized vehicles. The vehicles were seized by local and
federal agencies and the proceeds will help support law enforcement activities
in the Albuquerque area.
98 private citizens registered for the
auction and a total of $110,450 dollars was raised. The highlight of the
auction was a 2004 Kenworth Construct W900 Tractor. The Tractor sold for 27,200
dollars.
Proceeds from U.S. Marshals’ auctions
are used to compensate victims of crime and fund law enforcement initiatives.
In addition, the funds are often shared with state and local law enforcement
agencies that participated in the investigations leading to the forfeiture of
the assets. “This important program enhances law enforcement cooperation
between state, local and federal agencies, as well as strips criminals of their
ill-gotten gains,” said New Mexico’s U.S. Marshal, Conrad Candelaria. The items
auctioned once belonged to individuals and companies involved in criminal
activity. A court of law has ordered these particular assets to be forfeited as
ill-gotten gains.
Additional information about the U.S.
Marshals Service can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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