More Than 690,000 Euro Seized During Traffic Check in Brussels
Belgian police found more than 690,000 euro in cash in the Brussels municipality of Sint-Agatha-Berchem during what began as a routine traffic stop.
A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and membership in a criminal organization.
Police officers stopped a driver on Gentsesteenweg after he made a turn without using his turn signal.
During the traffic stop, officers noticed that the driver appeared nervous. Police also already knew the man.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a hidden compartment in the trunk, along with several mobile phones. Police seized the vehicle and electronic devices and arrested the driver.
Police later searched the home of the 44-year-old suspect. They found more than 690,000 euro in cash, as well as several additional mobile phones.
His 45-year-old wife was also arrested as part of the investigation.
The public prosecutor’s office said the two suspects were brought before an investigating judge, who ordered that they be held in custody on suspicion of money laundering and membership in a criminal organization.
The man is also facing an additional charge related to possessing a vehicle equipped with a hidden compartment.
