Customs seize €9m in cash at ports and airports

NEARLY €5 million in cash has been handed over to the state since 2005 by criminals who were caught attempting to move it out of the country.

New data shows a total of almost €9m in suspect cash was seized by customs officers at airports and ports from people attempting to board flights or ferries.

Information provided to the Irish Examiner shows, that of this €9m, €4.85m has so far been forfeited to the state as a result of court orders.