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Cocaine & Cash Found on Greek Bus by Hungarian Customs

• 29 Jul 2024 8:18 AM
• Hungary Matters

Hungarian customs police discovered cocaine, methamphetamine and a large amount of cash on a Greek bus at the southern border of Röszke, the tax and customs authority (NAV) said.

Inspectors searched the vehicle and luggage, finding 56,000 euros stashed in a false compartment of a suitcase as well as three bricks of drugs and four bags, with tests confirming that the packages contained a total of 1,200 grammes of cocaine and 560 grammes of methamphetamine, the statement said.

The authorities have raised charges against a Mexican citizen for possession of drugs, and they are also taking action in connection with failure to report cash over 10,000 euros, the statement added.

Video by Tax and Customs authority available here 

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