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Press release: 20,000euros in undeclared cash discovered by Zekkin

One of the latest addition to the Customs Canine team, Zekkin, which was donated to Customs by the Central Bank of Malta, sniffed out more than 20,000euros in undeclared cash.

A passenger departing to Istanbul was flagged by the Customs Canine handler following a positive indication by Zekkin. The Customs AMLT officials approached the passenger and asked her how much cash she was carrying to which she replied 9,000euros.

Not convinced by her answer the Customs AMLT officials escorted the passenger to their offices and following a search on her belongings and herself, a total of 20,295euros were elevated.

The passenger paid the fine in relation to her failure to declare the cash and was allowed to travel.