They can probably liquidate the drugs due to contacts they've made in that world...

base698 on July 30, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Student says he was unwitting drug mule, sues Ford

They can probably liquidate the drugs due to contacts they've made in that world faster, so even if the car was worth more it could be harder to liquidate. Stealing a car is worthless if you can't sell it or get a premium for it.