MARCH 11, 2008 Memphis, Tennessee
Customs at Memphis Airport seize $45,000 hidden inside of foot massager
United States Customs and Border Protection officers at Memphis
International Airport cargo inspection facility seized $45,000 of
undeclared currency concealed in a personal foot massager.
On March 11, 2008, Customs officers performing pre-arrival
manifest review at the cargo inspection facility selected a shipment
manifested as "Foot Pleaser Ultra Deep Kneading Foot Massager"
for intensive exam. The foot massager was X-rayed and
discrepancies were noticed around the motor of the massager. The
massager was opened revealing 18 bundles. The bundles contained
$45,000 in undeclared currency. The package was then turned over
to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Source: US Customs
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