Halifax man arrested for money laundering after police discover £500,000 in his car

A Halifax man was arrested by police on money laundering offences after £500,000 was found in his car.
By Ian Hirst
Published 11th May 2020, 16:11 BST
Updated 11th May 2020, 16:22 BST
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The money was seized by West Yorkshire Police officers in an operation in Cumbria on Thursday May 7.

Officers stopped at vehicle on the M6 and when the vehicle they discovered the huge amount of money.

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The 39-year-old man from the Halifax area was arrested on suspicion of money laundering – concealing criminal property.

Officers stopped the Halifax man on the M6 and when the vehicle they discovered the huge amount of money.Officers stopped the Halifax man on the M6 and when the vehicle they discovered the huge amount of money.
Officers stopped the Halifax man on the M6 and when the vehicle they discovered the huge amount of money.

He has beeen released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Ramona Senior, head of West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit, said: “This arrest was intelligence led and part of the Force’s Programme Precision which looks to tackle serious and organised crime.

“I would like to thank our colleagues in Cumbria Police for their assistance with this matter.”

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