June 15, 2005  Tijuana, Mexico
Mexican Officials seize $1,023,280 in U.S. Currency during entry inspection

American Alvaro Gonzalez Quintero and Mexican Alejandra Martinez Olmedo entered TIjuana, Mexico from the United State and dis-regared the red light traffic signal which indicated that they were chosen for an entry inspection. Police and the Mexican Military stopped the subjects and the 1997 Dodge Town Country Van that they were in was inspected. During the inspection $1,023,280 in U.S. Currency was found. The money was bundled in stacks wrapped in rubber bands.

 
Source: Procuraduría General de la República (PGR)