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Air passenger bound for Cancun with 11 million in cash detained

Mexico City, Mexico — A man bound for Cancun with 11 million in cash was taken into custody Saturday. Authorities at the Mexico City International Airport arrested the male traveler before he was able to board his Aeromexico flight for Cancun.

During an X-ray scan of his pull luggage, airport authorities noticed what appeared to be ‘wads of cash’ inside. The suitcase was reserved for a second inspection, revealing the money.

Airport authorities proceeded to take the man into legal custody after he failed to produce the necessary documents declaring the 11 million pesos.

Police from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City proceeded to arrest Germán “V” from the airport. An investigation has been started by the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City (FGJ-CDMX).