Where Does Captured Drug Money Go?

45% of proceeds go to local law enforcement, up to $225,000 from a single forfeiture, and another 45% to a state drug forfeiture fund. Any amount above $1 million in the state drug forfeiture fund goes to the General Fund.

What do the police do with the money they seize?

The money from seizures is split between the different agencies that are a part of the bust and then divided. If suspects appeal and are found innocent, police must return their items or reimburse them. ... Police say the majority of the money goes to things like training, education and equipment to help them fight crime.

What happens to money seized from criminals UK?

Once the cash has been seized, the officer must apply to the Magistrate's Court within 48 hours to detain the cash. ... The Magistrate's Court can extend the time period for the detention of cash for six months under the first order, and then up to two years by a subsequent order made before the expiry of the first order.