When police handle drug cases, what happens to the money they confiscate?

The Acworth Police Department used $36,687 of seized drug funds to buy two electric motorcycles for patrol officers, said Acworth’s Capt. Mark Cheatham.

The 2017 Zero DSRP motorcycles claim to put out no emissions while traveling 140 miles per charge.

Mostly noiseless, the motorcycles are billed as agile and adept at handling surfaces other than pavement, which cops said was important for looking after the city's 11 parks and its beaches.

"This along with the fact that the bikes were purchased with narcotics forfeiture funds, makes this a win for taxpayers and an optimal means to patrol beaches, parks and walking trails," the department said in a news release.

The motorcycles were also outfitted with lights, a siren and room for a laptop.

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