Charleston, WV – The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office has returned nearly $25,000 to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office following the online auction of seized firearms.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Treasurer presented a check totaling $24,895.97 from the sale of 134 firearms previously confiscated during criminal investigations. Deputies routinely seize weapons in cases involving drug crimes, violent offenses, and other felonies.
Officials said the recovered funds will directly benefit local law enforcement operations, helping to support community safety efforts throughout Kanawha County.
Residents interested in bidding on future seized items can visit the WV Unclaimed Property website at www.wvunclaimedproperty.gov for more details.
This partnership between the Treasurer’s Office and county law enforcement continues to provide a way to convert seized assets into resources that support policing and public safety initiatives.
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