The Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) was successful in its application for forfeiture of US ten thousand dollars (US$10,000) and EC five hundred and sixty dollars (EC$560) in the District “B” Magistrates’ Court on 11th Mar 2014. The cash was intercepted at the V.C. Bird International on 16th November 2012, when a LIAT passenger attempted to take the cash out of Antigua without making a declaration and under concealment.

The cash was detected by Airport Security Officers while conducting routine checks. The security officers must be commended for their keen observation and their professionalism. The passenger was later taken to Customs Enforcement, who brought the matter to the attention of the ONDCP. Detailed investigations and analysis lead to the discovery of certain facts which caused the ONDCP to file for Forfeiture of the detained cash.

Through the collective efforts of Airport Security, Customs and the ONDCP, cash was detained, seized and forfeited which demonstrates cooperation, partnership, and the improved effectiveness of efforts by law enforcement and its partners against the Cross Border movement of cash, a money laundering offence.