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Sheriff authorized to auction seized items; county to continue DEA drug take‑back program
Summary
The board approved the sheriff's request to auction approximately 40 seized items and authorized participation in the DEA drug take‑back program (drop box). County staff explained how proceeds are distributed under Oregon law and that the federal program supplies drop boxes and pays for shipping.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 30 authorized the sheriff’s recommendation to auction seized property and approved participation in a federal drug take‑back program that supplies a drop box for the sheriff’s office lobby.
Sheriff’s auction
County staff said about 40 seized items collected over recent years are ready for auction, including trailers, pumps and generators from forfeited drug‑operation cases. Public works agreed to handle the auction logistics. The board approved the authorization to proceed.
Proceeds and allowable…
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