Customs found €16,500 in undeclared cash on an air passenger thanks to the keen nose of a dog called Peter.

The passenger was about the depart for Istanbul.

When asked how much cash he was carrying, the passenger said he had €5,000. Not convinced by the answer, his belongings were searched, and €16,540 were found.

The passenger agreed to an out of court settlement and was fined as per legislation. 

Passengers are not allowed to carry more than €10,000 in undeclared cash. Anything over that limit is seized.

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