Police often seize lots of stuff whilst investigating crimes but since they are unable to find the owners of many of these items, the the items are auctioned. How the money is spent is entirely up to them but what should be of interest to people who seek deals is the fact that most of these items will be sold at ridiculously low prices. Has anyone ever bought something at a police auction? If you haven't heard of them auctions just Google: "police auction " XXX" City/Town/Etc.