When police and other government agencies arrest a law breaker or known criminal, they can typically seize that person’s property either to prove they are guilty or to further investigate their belongings. Once this period is over and the criminal has been put behind bars, they auction his or her stuff out to the public. Under law, law enforcement is allowed to take any property that has been fueled or been used for illegal activity. This also applies to the items that have been bought with money obtained illegally. Auctioning helps them raise money for their government organization. This money typically goes to help fund small police, DEA, FBI, projects or to further help with funding to help these agents do what they do. If the IRS was in procession of these items, they would sell it to hopefully reduce the debt the tax invader owes to the government.
Each government organization is in charge of their own auction. It is very rare where all entities would band together and host one event, instead of several, with items seized by the various different law enforcement agencies. However, you can sometimes find that some of these agencies will donate their items to one and other. You may sometimes find that two different agencies are hosting an auction on the same day at different locations. This is often typical, but there is no need to go to every single one as you are more than like able to find what you need at one auction if you aren’t a full-time bargain shopper.
At police seized property auctions, Florida will often post their auction dates once a month at one of the local newspapers. It greatly depends on which department, so be sure to check the newspapers around the first of the month. You can also search your selected government agency listing as they typically have more information as to when they are auctioning along with any auction item details. You can ask them personally, if it isn’t stating within the listing, if they post any announcements in the newspapers. This can greatly help scan for bargain deals if you know which newspaper they post to.
If you are interested in viewing all police seized property auctions in your area then you can subscribe to a paid or free membership service/website that compiles all the auctions happening in your state. This is a great option for constant shoppers who need items to fuel their craft business or other start up businesses that require unique material for cheaper prices. These places are especially prefect for those bargain hunters. You can find unique jewelry, equipment, computers, devices, and other miscellaneous goods for more than 10% below the cost. Just be sure that you are aware of what the market price is for that particular item so that you know you aren’t getting ripped off when you are bidding for it. You can bring a phone to google any prices.
