Two men arrested in Eccles after £160k in cash found in cars
Greater Manchester Police arrested two men after discovering £160,000 in cash across two vehicles traveling toward Manchester. The suspects remain in custody on suspicion of money laundering as authorities emphasize a zero-tolerance policy toward criminality.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to disrupt organized crime and money laundering networks operating on major UK transport routes.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Police say that, in total, they seized £160,000 in banknotes
Two men have been arrested after about £160,000 was found in two cars travelling from Merseyside to Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police said it received reports of a suspicious vehicle at about 18:00 BST on Friday.
One vehicle stopped at the Eccles Interchange junction was found to have about £100,000 in cash inside. Shortly afterwards a second vehicle - also travelling to Manchester - was pulled over by police and £60,000 was seized.
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