This morning during routine checks at the MIA departure lounge by the Customs Anti Money Laundering Team, over 34,000 euros were discovered on a passenger leaving the island.
The passenger was selected by Customs Officials screening the flight departing to Amman. Upon being asked, the passenger declared approximately 8000 euro. However, following a personal search in the passenger and his belongings, a total of 34,220euros were elevated.
The police anti money laundering section was informed and the passenger was placed under arrest pending investigation. 10,000 euros were returned and the rest seized.