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US officials seize $2M thrown in waters off Puerto Rico

Monies seized by US Customs and Border Protection. Photo: VIC
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- US Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Marine Interdiction Agents on Monday, June 15, 2020, seized more than $2 million in undeclared currency found in bags believed to be dumped from a vessel travelling near Vieques, Puerto Rico following a boat chase.

While on patrol, AMO Marine Interdiction agents (MIAs) detected a vessel, which began to manoeuvre to elude them, CBP said.

The MIA’s, operating a Coastal Interceptor Vessel, observed objects floating in the water that appeared to be duffel bags and retrieved them before sinking.  

“Transnational criminal organisations seek to conceal and move currency from their activities,” stated Johnny Morales, director of Air and Marine Operations for the Caribbean Air and Marine Branch. “Our agents continue to use advanced aeronautical and maritime capabilities to detect and interdict them throughout our coastal borders.”

Special Agents with US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) will take over the investigation.

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