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Two women were detained at Toronto Airport with more than $1,000,000 in their suitcases
During the search, the passengers were found in possession of 982,000 Canadian Dollars and 186,000 Euros. They failed to submit a passenger customs declaration, despite being obligated to do so.
By Canopy Current Editorial Team
2025-06-24
The incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport unfolded during a routine customs inspection when two women, arriving from an international flight, were flagged for additional screening. Their unusual travel patterns and inconsistencies in their declarations raised suspicions among border officers.
Upon opening their luggage, officers discovered large quantities of cash meticulously concealed within multiple compartments of their suitcases. The total sum amounted to 982,000 Canadian Dollars and 186,000 Euros, a combined value exceeding one million dollars in various currencies.
Both passengers failed to submit a mandatory passenger customs declaration form, a legal requirement for travelers entering Canada with significant amounts of cash or monetary instruments. The lack of documentation raised immediate concerns regarding potential money laundering or undeclared financial transfers.
Authorities detained the women on-site while initiating an extensive investigation into the source and intended use of the funds. Officers from the Canada Border Services Agency collaborated closely with financial crime units to determine if any criminal activities were involved.
Preliminary inquiries suggested that the women had no prior customs violations but had made multiple trips across various international destinations in recent months. This travel history prompted investigators to broaden their inquiry into possible links to organized financial crime networks.
The Canadian authorities emphasized their commitment to strict border enforcement, highlighting the importance of financial transparency in preventing illegal financial movements. The investigation remains ongoing, with charges pending based on the findings of law enforcement and financial investigators.