International
Two Singaporeans arrested by Australian Federal Police for smuggling $520,450 at Adeleide Airport

Australian Federal Police (AFP) has announced that two Singapore Nationals have appeared before the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday on proceeds of crime charges after they were found to be jointly carrying $520,450 at Adelaide Airport.
The press release said that an AFP Cash and Drug Detector (CADD) dog approached one of the men, 34, in the check-in area on Sunday (4 December). The AFP officers then conducted a search of the man’s luggage and was found to be carrying $250,000.
A second man, 34, was subsequently identified. His bag was searched and he was also found to be carrying $270,450.
AFP said that both men were arrested and charged with dealing with money suspected of being a proceed of crime, contrary to section 400.9 (1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
It noted that the maximum penalty for this offence is three years imprisonment.
Acting AFP Adelaide Airport Police Commander Gavin Stone said the female cash dog, one of their dogs at Adelaide Airport named Utana, was instrumental in finding this seizure, which is the largest cash seizure detected by dogs.

An AFP Cash and Drug Detector (CADD) dog, Utana (Source : AFP).
AFP reminds travellers that when carrying more than $10,000 in Australian currency or equivalent it must be declared before departing Australia.

- Opinion1 week ago
Shanmugam’s call to avoid politicising Nee Soon’s kickback case exposes hypocrisy given his 2015 attack on WP
- Politics1 week ago
Shanmugam defends response in kickback scandal at Nee Soon Town Council
- Singapore1 week ago
SM Lee urges Singaporeans to embrace new citizens for national unity during Chinese New Year speech
- Singapore4 days ago
Former transport minister S. Iswaran placed on home detention scheme after serving part of jail term
- Singapore1 week ago
Healthcare worker’s death sparks public dispute between TTSH and Red Dot United’s Ravi Philemon
- Singapore2 weeks ago
Singapore’s diversity and unity are vital assets, says PM Lawrence Wong in Chinese New Year message
- Politics1 week ago
Foreign family members of candidates exempted from election participation rule in Singapore
- Court Cases4 days ago
Ong Beng Seng diagnosed with bone marrow cancer amid ongoing charges linked to ex-minister S Iswaran