LancsLive reported. He was questioned and the cash was seized as the suspected proceeds of crime.As part of the investigation a property in Bury, was searched by NCA officers.Balesi was charged with attempting to conceal or transfer criminal property, and appeared before Folkestone Magistrates on January 26, where he was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Canterbury Crown Court on March 1.The two other men, Albanian nationals aged 39 and 31, were released under investigation.National Crime Agency Branch Commander Martin Grace said: “This was a substantial amount of cash, which we suspect is the proceeds of drug dealing and other illicit activity.“Taking profits off organised criminals means they can no longer invest that money.
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