Thousands in custom motorcycles, equipment, forfeited to B.C. government
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — The Solicitor General’s Ministry says a man behind a large stolen vehicle and parts operation in West Kelowna, B.C., will hand over motorcycles, vehicle parts and equipment to the province’s Civil Forfeiture Office.
The ministry says John Newcome has signed a court-approved settlement forfeiting more than two dozen complete or partial motorcycles, including sport bikes, choppers and custom Harley-Davidsons.
A news release says Newcome also forfeited garage and trades tools, and some items are already listed for auction, while others will be posted soon.
The items were seized in August 2012 after police raids at Newcome’s former West Kelowna business and at his Peachland home that revealed stolen vehicles, ATVs and pontoon boats, as well as evidence of tampering with vehicle identification numbers.