Detectives from the PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit and Ports Team, in partnership with UK Border Force, have been carrying out searches at Belfast International Airport over a two-day period, January 23 and 24.

The searches were carried out with the help of cash-detection Police Dogs Ziggy and Lucy.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Wilson said: “Along with Border Force, we’ve been engaging with passengers arriving into Belfast International Airport. 

“We’ve been searching luggage, looking for suspiciously large amounts of cash that may be linked to illegal activity, namely money laundering.  

“No seizures have been made over the two days.

“However, we, along with our partners, remain committed to targeting the movement of cash generated by criminality, and would encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact officers on 101.”

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org