Mexican authorities seized more than $365,000 in undeclared cash from a U.S. citizen arriving at Oaxaca International Airport on a flight from Dallas, Texas, according to Mexico’s Security Cabinet.
The discovery was made during a routine passenger inspection on October 20, after a detection dog named Cinta alerted officers to the traveler’s luggage. A subsequent physical search uncovered cash hidden inside four suitcases and a backpack.
Officers Find More Than $365,000 in Cash
The operation involved personnel from Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM), National Guard, Navy and Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection.
Authorities reported finding $365,865 in U.S. currency, along with 5,900 Mexican pesos. Neither amount had been declared by the passenger.
According to the Security Cabinet, officers had asked the traveler whether he had any items to declare. He said he did not. The canine alert prompted officers to inspect his belongings, where they found packages containing U.S. dollar bills and Mexican currency.
Case Referred to Federal Prosecutors
Following the seizure, the man was placed at the disposal of a public prosecutor with Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR), which will determine his legal status.
Authorities have not provided further details about the case.
