The B.C. government is attempting to forfeit a collection of luxury items and sports memorabilia seized by Vancouver police in a criminal investigation. The items include designer clothing, cash, jewelry, and signed jerseys from famous soccer players.
The B.C. government is seeking the forfeiture of a collection of sports memorabilia, luxury clothing, cash, jewelry, and a gold tooth seized by Vancouver police during a criminal investigation in March. The items include XXXL jackets from Versace, Gucci, and Dior, a 24-karat gold bar, $34,000 in cash, and soccer jerseys signed by stars like Lionel Messi and Ronaldo. The unusual haul, seized from an industrial area of Port Coquitlam, was detailed in the B.C.
Gazette, listing items subject to forfeiture. Owners can dispute the seizure within 60 days of publication. Neither the owner nor the specific Ronaldo jersey (Brazilian or Portuguese) is identified. The Ministry of Public Safety declined to confirm if disputes have been filed, citing privacy concerns. The Vancouver Police Department stated the seizure relates to an ongoing criminal investigation but couldn't provide further details. The seizure occurred on March 1st in the 2100 block of Kingsway Avenue in Port Coquitlam. The B.C. Gazette entry states the goods were 'obtained by commission of an offence' but doesn't specify the crime. Darrell Lidstone, owner of DGL Sports in Vancouver, estimated the signed jerseys' value at $50,000 to $60,000 for game-worn versions with certification, while souvenirs hold less value
SEIZURE MEMORABILIA LUXURY GOODS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FORFEITURE
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