Kosovo Customs officials have discovered €150,000 in undeclared cash during a vehicle inspection at the Vërmica border crossing, confiscating 25 percent of the amount in accordance with legal procedures.
According to Kosovo Customs, the incident occurred at around 7 p.m. when anti-smuggling officers stopped a vehicle entering Kosovo for inspection.
When questioned by customs officials, the driver initially stated that he had nothing to declare. However, a detailed search of the vehicle uncovered a substantial amount of undeclared cash.
The driver initially claimed that the money totalled €120,000, but an official count established that the actual amount was €150,000, consisting entirely of €50 banknotes.
Following legal procedures concerning the non-declaration of cash, Kosovo Customs took the following measures:
- €37,500 (25%) was confiscated for failure to declare the money.
- €112,500 (75%) was retained for safekeeping pending the completion of the relevant procedures.
Kosovo Customs’ Investigation Sector was notified and dispatched officials to the scene. The necessary actions were subsequently coordinated with the competent prosecution office in Prizren.
Following consultations with the duty prosecutor, the driver and the vehicle were released. However, the driver was instructed to provide supporting documentation proving the lawful origin of the money.
