Quite an auction...

By Theo Farrant & AFP • Updated: 27/04/2023 - 07:20 "Think you've seen it all at auctions? Well, a French courtroom has auctioned off drug dealers' designer goods. Among the items up for grabs were Gucci sneakers, Dior silk pyjamas, Rolex watches, and a flashy white Lamborghini. On a sunny afternoon, in France's majestic Court of Appeal, a rather unusual auction was underway this week. The room, usually reserved for serious legal proceedings, was filled with eager bidders and online participants, totalling over 11,000 people, all vying for a chance to own a piece of luxury seized from narcotics cases. From sneakers and bags by Gucci, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Vuitton to Dior silk pyjamas and Rolex watches, the items on display were nothing short of bling. In an adjacent courtroom, rows of Louboutin shoes glittered, and display cases showcased gleaming jewellery and gold coins. But the real showstopper was the white Lamborghini parked right in front of the courthouse, with a starting price of 160,000 euros."