Dear Editor:

Vehicles, guns, home and cash seized in the first two months of operation.

There is a real concern across Alberta right now about violent crimes and the effect it is having on our communities.

Crime touches far too many people in our province.

The cost of crime is high and the impact on victims can be devastating. Organized crime is a particular area of concern.

The Victim Restitution and Compensation Payment act was passed on Dec. 17, 2008.

The act allows for the seizure of the proceeds and instruments of crime and then compensates victims and communities affected by those crimes.

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