A person has been caught attempting to journey interstate with $300,000 of dirty money in his carry-on baggage, the Australian Federal Police allege.
Authorities stated the Sydney man was trying to fly residence from Perth on Tuesday when the large haul of money was found throughout a safety screening.
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Three plastic luggage packed principally with bundles of $50 banknotes have been pulled type the passenger’s suitcase and greater than $6400 was present in his pockets, officers declare.
The person, 29, was arrested after allegedly refusing to supply particulars about his journey, his residence tackle or the numerous amount of money.
He was charged with one rely of coping with property fairly suspected of being proceeds of crime, an offense that carries a most penalty of three years imprisonment if convicted.
Officers additionally seized the person’s two cell phones and a pill for additional investigation.
The Sydney man is because of seem in Perth Magistrates Court docket in June.
AFP Detective Appearing Inspector David Blockley stated federal police have been working to make sure airports weren’t a part of the legal provide chain.
“The AFP is dedicated to seizing the proceeds of crime from alleged criminals who’re solely motivated by revenue and greed on the expense of law-abiding Australians,” he stated.
