Customs officers on Monday morning found over €26,000 being carried in breach of regulations by a passenger on a flight to Tunis.

Passengers were searched in the airport departure lounge by the Anti Money Laundering team and the Canine Unit.

Peter the Customs sniffer dog indicated that a particular passenger might be carrying large amounts of cash, the Customs Department said.

The Libyan national was asked how much cash he was carrying. He said he was carrying €9,000. However given the reaction of the dog, the officers searched his luggage and €26,000 were found, with most of the cash hidden in underwear. 

The passenger was arrested and is expected to be arraigned in court later on Monday.

Passengers are allowed to carry as much cash as they want when travelling, but they are obliged to declare any amount over €10,000 in terms of an EU regulation to curb money laundering.

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