Customs Officials stationed at the airport have seized 19,000euros in undeclared cash whilst carrying out routine cash controls at the departures hall.
 
A Maltese passenger, departing to Istanbul, was one of the passengers selected for the controls and upon asking her how much cash she was carrying, she presented 26,000euros. After searching her belongings  a further 3,200euros were elevated.
 
As required by law, Euro 10,000  were handed over to the passenger, whilst the rest were seized to be presented in court when she is arraigned. Even though there are several signs across the arrivals and departure lounges, the passenger decided not to declare this money prior to boarding her flight. The economic crimes unit was duly informed.
 
EU and national legislation requires travelers to declare to Customs any amount of cash of 10,000 euros and over. This legislation is enforced in a bid to target and hamper money laundering.