Gary Williams of Phenix City is fond of BMWs and he was in the right place to find a classic at the law enforcement public auction Saturday.
“We had a good day,” Williams said.
He was among the hundreds of people who flocked to the Public Safety Center for a deal on items seized by four local law enforcement agencies. In addition to 32 cars, there were TVs, VCRs, tools, jewelry, computers and others items.
Williams found a 1987 BMW with a six-cylinder engine for only $1,400. “I’m a BMW man,” he said. “It’s an in line six. It’s big but top of the line.”
The vehicle will be paired with a 1988 model he already owns. “She is sweet,” he said.
Columbus police Sgt. Rick Stinson, special agent in charge of the regional Metro Narcotics Task Force, said he was pleased with the crowd, although there were a host of events to attract crowds elsewhere. “You have to make these auctions so far in advance, it’s hard to see what’s going on,” he said.
Columbus police Capt. Bill Turner, head of the Narcotics and Vice Unit, said the crowd was smaller that what they normally see at police auctions. “It was smaller than normal but decent,” he said.
Stinson said the Muscogee County Sheriff Office, Russell County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbus Police Department also contributed to the 600 items up for bid by Wayne Evans Auction.
Many of the items were found at houses where illegal drug activity was taking place.
No totals were available on what the auction generated in sales, but it was expected to raise more than $30,000. Another auction will probably be held in six months.
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