Ayios Dhometios, Cyprus. Customs agents seized more than €208,000 in cash at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point during a routine check carried out on Wednesday under the Green Line Regulation.
Routine check and vehicle inspection
The money was found in a vehicle driven by a 49-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman, with her 50-year-old husband as a passenger. During an inspection, agents discovered 50 envelopes containing cash in different currencies, including euros, US dollars, British pounds and Turkish lira.
Amounts seized
The total amount was valued at €208,600, consisting of €169,950, $20,300 (about €17,400), £11,275 (about €12,900) and 435,605 Turkish lira (about €8,350).
Officials’ statement and next steps
Officials said the passengers did not give satisfactory answers when questioned about the origin and intended use of the money. The entire amount was confiscated pending further investigation.
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