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On Friday, November 4, the auction of the objects seized by the customs services took place. Each year, these auctions organized by the Ministry of the Economy bring in several million euros to the State.
Buyers were not arguing about ordinary objects, Friday, November 4, at the Ministry of the Economy. In the air floated like a detective scent. Many of the lots sold came from trafficking. A car was used during a drug transport, ingots were seized at the Gare du Nord from passengers, rough diamonds were found in the lining of a garment. In the public there were many curious people, attracted by the history of these objects.
These exceptional auctions brought in 1.3 million euros to Bercy, significantly more than the initial forecasts. Sales for the benefit of the State which have multiplied for a few years in France, with the key for the ministry, rising revenues. In 2019, they brought in nearly of 12.5 million euros, 13.7 in 2020 and more than 19 million in 2021. Friday, November 4a truck was sold for the modest sum of 90,000 euros so that its owner could put it back on the right track.
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