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primary mission of the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture
Program is to employ asset forfeiture powers in a manner that
enhances public safety and security. This is accomplished by
removing the proceeds of crime and other assets relied upon by
criminals and their associates to perpetuate their criminal
activity against our society. Asset forfeiture has the power to
disrupt or dismantle criminal organizations that would continue
to function if we only convicted and incarcerated specific
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available for sale are listed at
http://www.usmarshals.gov/assets/assets.html |
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How do
you sell your seized properties and how can I get on your
mailing list?
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) offers property for sale to the
public which has been forfeited under laws enforced or
administered by the United States Department of Justice, its
investigative agencies (Drug Enforcement Administration, and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation) and certain other federal law
enforcement agencies. The properties offered for sale consist of
residential, commercial real estate and business establishments,
financial instruments, and a wide range of personal property
such as motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, jewelry, art antiques,
and collectibles.
The contractors listed below have been authorized to sell
forfeited property for the USMS Southern District of Texas on a
recurring basis. Please contact the companies listed below for
information on specific properties that are currently available
for sale. These contractors will be able to provide you with
sales locations, dates, and other pertinent information. The USMS does not maintain a mailing list to notify prospective
buyers of upcoming sales. |
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Vehicles
For those interested in attending one of our vehicle auctions
please contact the our contractors below:
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Boats/Vessels
Boat sales in our district are very limited. Generally, boats
that are available for auction will be sold through our vehicle
auctioneers during vehicle auctions. Uncommon or high value
boats will be sold at separate auctions, which will be
advertised in the auction notices of the local paper. |
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Jewelry, Collectibles, Collector Coins, Art and Antiques
All assets in this category are sold by our national contractor,
Lone Star Auctioneers, Inc. at (817) 740-9400 or (800) 275-3336. |
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Aircraft
Aircraft are sold through our national contractor,
Aero Mod
Services at (915) 563-1666. Please contact Aero Mod Services
or visit their website to
ascertain what aircraft may be available.
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Real
Estate
All forfeited real property is listed with an area broker
through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). In rare cases,
certain real property may be offered via auction or sealed bid.
In these cases, the properties will be listed in the classified
section of your local newspaper. |
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Other
Sources for Information
Each USMS District office manages their own local contractors,
however, there are additional national web sites that offer
information on properties located outside of the Southern
District of Texas.
To obtain a copy of the
National
Sellers List please call (888) 878-3256 and request Item
321G. This list is also available through the United States
Marshals Service website at
http://www.usmarshals.gov/assets/nsl.htm.
www.gsaauctions.gov
On behalf of the Southern District of Texas, we would like to
thank you for you interest in our asset forfeiture program.
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