Sheriff Releases Asset Forfeiture Accounting from 2023 Drug Cash Seizure

Del Norte Sheriff Garrett Scott released the latest accounting from the asset forfeiture drug cash bust of February, 2023.

Under state Health and Safety Code 11489, the Sheriff seized $375,000. From the  total asset forfeiture seizure, the following disbursements were made:

• State of California, $90,000 sent the General Fund

• State of California Environmental Enforcement, $3,750.

• Del Norte District Attorney, $37,500

• Del Norte Sheriff, $187,000

• Del Norte  Sheriff (special narcotics  prevention only), $56,250.

Expenditures include the following:

• Drug Incinerator, $7500

• Canine Vehicle (fully upfitted), $85,000

• UTV Search and Rescue  vehicle, $40,000

• UTV Trailer (Match with Office  of Emergency Services funds), $25,000.

Total funds remaining within the DNSO was  $243,250, expenses noted, leaves a residual balance of $93,250 from the asset forfeiture.