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In response to Reply 17031 (2026), what happened to the 131 seized vehicles that had not been sold at auction during that period?

Answered Question 18756 (2026)
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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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  • In response to Reply 17031 (2026), what happened to the 131 seized vehicles that had not been sold at auction during that period?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I can advise the Member that the remaining 131 seized vehicles were either returned to their owners following payment of outstanding fines or released following a successful ownership claim. Therefore, not all seized property results in being sold at auction.