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Albuquerque, NM - On February 14, 2012 the United States
Marshals Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico auctioned off over 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.
Over 150 private citizens registered for the auction and a total of $145,000
dollars was raised. The highlight of the auction was a 2006 Infinity QX56 SUV
and a 2005 Hummer H2. The Infinity sold for 15,200.00 and the Hummer sold for
17,700.00.
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 found guilty of crimes and ordered by a court of law to forfeit the
proceeds of their criminal activities.
Additional information about the
U.S. Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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