1.8M in Gold Bars Seized at UK Airport ✈️🪙
Police in Greater Manchester seized £1.8 million worth of gold bars (15kg+) from a man attempting to fly abroad — and a court has now ruled the assets can be retained under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
🔎 Key Highlights:
• 🪙 15kg+ gold discovered in hand luggage
• 💰 Estimated value: £1.8M
• ⚖️ Court approved full asset retention
• 🏙️ 50% of recovered funds to support local communities
Authorities say this is the largest gold haul ever awarded to Greater Manchester Police.
👮 Statement from Economic & Cyber Crime Unit:
Police are targeting money laundering in all forms — whether cash, gold, or other high-value assets — to disrupt organised crime networks.
📌 Big Picture:
Physical gold remains a powerful store of value — but also a common vehicle for moving illicit wealth due to its portability and high liquidity.
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