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toubab1020
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 Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 15:01:33
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This from The Point,very interesting I suppose that being such a large amount and in hard currency someone smelled a problem and thought that this money may have something to do with crime,drugs,maybe diamond money ,whatever,the article dosn't really tell you much,the only observation that can be made is why not fly to Gambia,instead of going by road?
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/two-gambians-intercepted-with-us450000
Two Gambians Intercepted With US$450,000
africa » gambia
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Two Gambians nationals Saloum Singhateh and Yahya Sillah reportedly carrying in their possession US$450, 000 in cash were last Friday intercepted by the Senegalese customs officials in the border village of Karang. They arrived from Angola via Dakar.
This was confirmed to this paper yesterday by the Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Immigration Department, Cadet Inspector Momodou Lamin Manneh.
Saloum Singhateh is a native of Wuli Koli Kunda in the Upper River Region (URR) and Yahya Sillah lives in Sanchaba Sulay Jobe, Western Region.
According to PRO Manneh, it was reported that Mr. Singhateh upon arrival at Yoff International Airport in Senegal from Angola had declared the said money to the Senegalese authorities, and was allowed to leave the airport.
Mr. Singhateh accompanied by Yahya decided to travel by road from Dakar to Banjul. They were detained at the Senegalese customs border post at Karang, after arriving there and declaring the money.
"This is what I have gathered from our officers at Amdalai post, and they are making sure these gentlemen are properly taken care of by their counterparts in Senegal," he said.
According to PRO Manneh, the latest information they received yesterday was that the duo are being transferred to Fatick in Senegal, and are yet to be charged.
"We are making all the necessary follow-up for any developments," he further revealed.
Author: Momodou Faal
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 18:53:05
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It is illegal to write details such as names and place of origin in such cases. People should have their privacy until proven guilty.
Gambian migrant workers in African countries very rarely use the banks. They often prefer to have their money under their pillows until they are going home.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 22:29:25
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Many things are illegal and are none the less done,very often in a less explicit way as this report has done ,quite often with subtle clues in an article information can be found even if the full story is not printed.
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Originally posted by Momodou
It is illegal to write details such as names and place of origin in such cases. People should have their privacy until proven guilty.
Gambian migrant workers in African countries very rarely use the banks. They often prefer to have their money under their pillows until they are going home.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 12 Jan 2010 22:30:05 |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 13 Jan 2010 : 07:36:05
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I think the guys did a good job by declaring the amount of currecy in their possession. That declaration is a requirement by most countries at both entry and exit points. However, declaring that large amount of currency comes with suspicion of crminal activity such as drug trade, arms trade, money laundering, robbery and theft, among others. large amounts of physical cash, usually anything more than $10,000 will derail your travel. Apart from the reporting requirement, you may find yourself a subject of suspicion and investigation...
Moving such large currencies instantly through legitimate banks also raises suspicion |
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