A heavily modified Holden Commodore (HSV Maloo) ute has been surrendered to police under the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003.Â
On 8 December 2020, ACT Policing executed search warrants in relation to alleged drug trafficking and proceeds of crime. A man was arrested and charged with numerous offences.
While a number of other items were seized and restrained, investigations identified one vehicle which had not been surrendered.
The vehicle was consequently subject to action under the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003 leading to its recovery on 23 June 2021. Police would like to thank members of the public who provided information in relation to this matter.
The Holden ute and other items restrained by police will now be the subject of civil proceedings under that legislation, stemming from the offences alleged on 8 December 2020.
Proceeds from the sale of confiscated criminal assets go to fund a range of measures in the ACT including crime prevention activities, assistance to victims of crime, the prevention of drug abuse and the rehabilitation of drug use.
Anyone who has information about the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
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