Criminal Loot to Be Auctioned off in Austin

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Richard Longoria

Story Created: Jul 31, 2009 at 9:33 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 31, 2009 at 9:33 AM CDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A 10-carat diamond watch. A 25-inch gold
chain with a "Paid In Full" pendant.
     
Those are just two items of criminal loot seized by law
enforcement and up for auction this weekend in Austin. The auction
is part of the U.S. Marshals' program to raise money for law
enforcement and crime victims.
     
The booty was seized in felony cases, including drug and
corporate crimes. The 10-carat watch is estimated to be worth
$30,000.
     
The public will get a preview of hundreds of items on Friday.
The auction is Saturday at the downtown Hilton hotel.
     
The Austin auction is one of several that will be held this
year. A U.S. Marshals spokeswoman said the program raised more than
$3 million last year.
     
     
     
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)
     
AP-NY-07-31-09 0403EDT

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