Customs seizes more than 1.5 million euros and precious metals in a search operation in Zayou
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Customs authorities carried out a large-scale search operation yesterday evening in Zayou, after receiving information about the possible presence of illegally stored money. The operation included a house and a jewelry store, and lasted for hours, with the use of dogs trained to detect money hiding places.
Seizure of large sums of money in multiple currencies
The search resulted in the seizure of more than one and a half million euros, in addition to about two and a half million dirhams, according to local sources. More than 11,000 US dollars were also seized, along with amounts in other currencies including British pounds, Swiss francs, Canadian dollars, Saudi riyals and Emirati dirhams.
The nature of these sums and the variety of currencies raised questions about their source and method of collection, especially since the operation targeted commercial locations in the heart of the city.
Precious metals of unknown origin
The seizures were not limited to cash, but also included about two kilograms of gold and about 70 kilograms of silver of unknown origin. These quantities are remarkable in such cases and add another dimension to the ongoing investigation.
A meticulous operation that utilized specialized tools
The operation began in the afternoon, and at around 6 p.m., customs agents used specialized sniffer dogs to search for money hiding places inside the house. This measure reflects the seriousness of the initial data that led to the intervention, which was described as accurate and specific.
The searches included a banking and jewelry store, as well as a house in the city center, where meticulous legal procedures were carried out at several points.
A thorough investigation to uncover the source
The Public Prosecution ordered a thorough investigation to determine the source of these funds, and to investigate their possible connection to illegal activities, especially in the field of currency exchange or financial transactions outside official frameworks.
The operation was described as unusual in the city, given the size of the seizures and the nature of the targeted locations, suggesting that the investigation may reveal a wider network of illicit financial transactions.
