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Malian Customs Seize €1.27 Million at Bamako Airport

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Malian customs officials intercepted €1,270,000 in cash at Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako on Monday, November 18, 2024. The money was concealed in two packages and was being loaded without a prior declaration.

The General Directorate of Customs reported that the operation uncovered a scheme involving a Malian businessman and an airport agent with special access privileges. The agent attempted to assist in smuggling the money but fled after being discovered. Authorities apprehended him shortly afterwards.

Customs officials credited the seizure to an advanced profiling system supported by intelligence networks and strict control measures. They described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud and transnational crime.

Senior customs officials commended the professionalism of the airport brigade and urged continued vigilance against sophisticated smuggling attempts.

Authorities stated that the operation delivered a significant blow to financial trafficking networks and reinforced Mali’s commitment to safeguarding its economy and borders.

This follows shortly after Malian customs officials seized more than a ton of explosives concealed in a passenger bus from Ghana. The explosives, totalling 5,000 pieces and weighing more than a ton, were discovered during a search of the overloaded bus, which had travelled into Bamako, the Malian capital.

Also, it will be recalled that the authorities recently seized 55 tons of spoiled meat hidden in nine containers transported from Mali’s northern regions. The spoiled meat was intercepted in Ségou by customs agents monitoring the flow of goods.

These efforts are part of a broader anti-fraud initiative led by the Directorate General of Customs to curb illegal imports, ensure safety amidst growing security challenges, and combat financial fraud and transnational crime while protecting its economy and borders.

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