Every year, the US Marshals Service seizes tens of millions of dollars’ worth of fun collectibles and fast rides from criminals, and then lets the general public do some bidding. Bloomberg Businessweek’s sleuthing revealed some intriguing sales.

By Michael Tobin and Amanda Chen

Illustrations by Melanie Lambrick

November 17, 2023 at 6:00 AM EST

The US Marshals Service is the enforcement arm of the federal courts. In addition to protecting judges, tracking down fugitives and running the witness protection program, among other duties, the USMS manages criminal assets seized in connection with crimes. This is property used to commit an offense or acquired by a wrongdoer during the act.