A MEN'S leather wallet, printer cartridges and a watch are just a handful of the seized items which are currently up for grabs on the Cheshire Police eBay account.

Since April 2011, bargain hunters have been able to purchase and bid for products which have been identified as criminal assets and form part of a court confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

The legislation was created to tackle organised crime, giving officers the power to seize cash and recover assets.

This can include items such as cars and houses bought by criminals through the proceeds of their crimes but also everyday household items.

The goods, which can only be sold once a criminal has been convicted of a crime, are authentic products according to the force website.

Following the creation of the account six years ago, Cheshire Police is now rated as an eBay top-rated seller following 100 per cent positive feedback from happy customers.

Hundreds of items have been sold over the years including scented candles, razors, moisturiser cream and photo frames.

More expensive items include golf clubs, DJ turntables, binoculars, DVD players and digital cameras.

Many shoppers have been able to grab a bargain including one customer who purchased a Yankee Candle for £7.50 with standard retail prices starting from £8.99.

Another shopper picked up a Gillette Fusion razor blade refill pack for £18.99 – the pack is typically sold in shops for £22.99. 

A men's Ping golf bag with mixed clubs sold for £80 – a bag without the clubs would set you back at least £65. 

A NIKKOR camera lens has been one of the most profitable products after it sold for £1,222.

Money made through the sale of the products is used to benefit victims of crime and reinvested in policing initiatives through the Home Office.

Cheshire Constabulary receives 18 per cent of the proceeds.

Karen Jaundrill, detective sergeant of the Financial Investigation Unit said: “By selling items in this way, we hope to generate a bigger income from criminal assets.

“This in turn will benefit victims of crime and be reinvested in local policing initiatives.”

So far, more than £20,000 has been raised by selling items such as digital cameras, laptop computers and mobile phones to online shoppers.

To check out the police eBay click here.