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Two men arrested in Eccles after police seize £160k in cash from cars
Overview
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after police stopped two cars travelling from Merseyside to Manchester and recovered approximately £160,000 in cash.
Key points
- Greater Manchester Police intercepted two vehicles travelling from Merseyside to Manchester following reports of a suspicious vehicle.
- Around £100,000 in cash was found in the first vehicle stopped at the Eccles Interchange junction.
- A second vehicle was pulled over shortly after, resulting in the seizure of another £60,000 in banknotes.
- Two men, aged 37 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and remain in custody for questioning.