An Austrian man was arrested at Heathrow Airport after £400,000 in cash was found in his suitcase. He attempted to board a flight to Turkey, and an additional £9,150 was discovered in his backpack. He will appear in court on Friday.
A man has been arrested at Heathrow Airport after Border Force officers discovered £400,000 in cash hidden in a suitcase. The Austrian national was apprehended while preparing to board a flight to Turkey on Wednesday. The National Crime Agency (NCA) reported additional cash of nearly 11,000 Euros (approximately £9,150) found in a carry-on backpack, which was also confiscated. He is set to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
The incident highlights the ongoing fight against money laundering at UK airports. With significant amounts of cash being transported, authorities continue to monitor and enforce regulations surrounding money transfers to prevent illicit activities.
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