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zulutango · 11-23-2010, 02:51 PM

Ferrari and BMW Seized Due To Street Racing
Share | 2010-11-23 13:56 PST
A Ferrari and a BMW with a combined value of $310,000 have been forfeited thanks to the combined efforts of the RCMP’s Federal Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit (IPOC) and the BC Civil Forfeiture Office.
IPOC’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has been working on this file since September 25th, 2010. That was the day North Vancouver RCMP stopped two 31-year-old men who were racing on Mount Seymour Road. A 2008 Ferrari Scuderia (valued at $235,000) was seen at speeds reaching 200 km/h, and a BMW M6 (valued at $75,000 ) was close behind. One pedestrian said she was nearly hit while walking with her children. At the time they were stopped, both drivers were ticketed for excessive speeding and driving without due care and attention. They were also issued 15-day driver’s license suspensions and had their cars impounded for seven days.

Please click here for the original North Vancouver RCMP news release on this incident.

The Integrated Proceeds Of Crime Section recommended the BC Civil Forfeiture Office assess the case. It was found to be suitable for civil prosecution under the BC Civil Forfeiture Act for the following reasons:

1. The vehicles were by definition "street racing";
2. The speeds were estimated at 200 km/h on roads designed and signposted for 60 km/h;
3. The disregard by both drivers for the motoring public;
4. The near miss of three pedestrians;
5. The potential for catastrophic injury or death.
“I don’t think anyone in their right mind would disagree with the notion that this kind of driving is absolutely unacceptable. If something had happened, if one of the drivers had lost control and left the roadway or struck another vehicle, at almost 200 km/h, without question someone would have died,” said Corporal Peter DeVries, North Vancouver Media Relations Officer.

Constable Michael McLaughlin, the Federal IPOC Media Relations Officer, adds that “when valuable assets like cars, houses, or cash are used to commit crimes and put other people at risk, the Federal RCMP will explore every option to ensure justice under the law. The public also expects that offenders will not be allowed to keep the profits of crime. The BC Civil Forfeiture Act gives us options that go beyond criminal prosecution.”

The Federal RCMP’s IPOC and the BC Civil Forfeiture Office are committed to maintaining safe communities, and in this case, safe roads. The BC Civil Forfeiture Office assesses RCMP investigations referred by IPOC, and where appropriate, forfeiture is requested in BC Supreme Court for property that is either an instrument and or proceed of unlawful activity.

11-23-2010, 02:51 PM	#137
zulutango RS Peace Officer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver Islan Posts: 3,867 Thanked 1,636 Times in 683 Posts Failed 64 Times in 27 Posts	Ferrari and BMW Seized Due To Street Racing Share \| 2010-11-23 13:56 PST A Ferrari and a BMW with a combined value of $310,000 have been forfeited thanks to the combined efforts of the RCMP’s Federal Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit (IPOC) and the BC Civil Forfeiture Office. IPOC’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has been working on this file since September 25th, 2010. That was the day North Vancouver RCMP stopped two 31-year-old men who were racing on Mount Seymour Road. A 2008 Ferrari Scuderia (valued at $235,000) was seen at speeds reaching 200 km/h, and a BMW M6 (valued at $75,000 ) was close behind. One pedestrian said she was nearly hit while walking with her children. At the time they were stopped, both drivers were ticketed for excessive speeding and driving without due care and attention. They were also issued 15-day driver’s license suspensions and had their cars impounded for seven days. Please click here for the original North Vancouver RCMP news release on this incident. The Integrated Proceeds Of Crime Section recommended the BC Civil Forfeiture Office assess the case. It was found to be suitable for civil prosecution under the BC Civil Forfeiture Act for the following reasons: 1. The vehicles were by definition "street racing"; 2. The speeds were estimated at 200 km/h on roads designed and signposted for 60 km/h; 3. The disregard by both drivers for the motoring public; 4. The near miss of three pedestrians; 5. The potential for catastrophic injury or death. “I don’t think anyone in their right mind would disagree with the notion that this kind of driving is absolutely unacceptable. If something had happened, if one of the drivers had lost control and left the roadway or struck another vehicle, at almost 200 km/h, without question someone would have died,” said Corporal Peter DeVries, North Vancouver Media Relations Officer. Constable Michael McLaughlin, the Federal IPOC Media Relations Officer, adds that “when valuable assets like cars, houses, or cash are used to commit crimes and put other people at risk, the Federal RCMP will explore every option to ensure justice under the law. The public also expects that offenders will not be allowed to keep the profits of crime. The BC Civil Forfeiture Act gives us options that go beyond criminal prosecution.” The Federal RCMP’s IPOC and the BC Civil Forfeiture Office are committed to maintaining safe communities, and in this case, safe roads. The BC Civil Forfeiture Office assesses RCMP investigations referred by IPOC, and where appropriate, forfeiture is requested in BC Supreme Court for property that is either an instrument and or proceed of unlawful activity.