Blackpool man arrested on suspicion of money laundering after '£50,000 in cash' found in car

£50,000 in cash was uncovered when police stopped a car they suspected was being used by drug dealers in the resort.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 10th Feb 2021, 20:07 BST
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The discovery was made after officers stopped a black Audi under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Gorton Street at around 10.35pm yesterday (February 9).

The driver, a 31-year-old man from Blackpool, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. He remains in custody for questioning.

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A further £15,000 in cash was then found following a further search of the suspects home.

A 31-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of money laundering following the discovery.A 31-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of money laundering following the discovery.
A 31-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of money laundering following the discovery.

A money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act investigation is now underway.

Det Insp Mark Riley, of Lancashire Police's Economic Crime Unit, said: "The Economic Crime Unit will do all it can to deny wealth to those involved in crime.

"We will proactively and robustly target those who seek to exploit the most vulnerable in society.

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"An arrest has been made and a significant amount of cash seized by police.

"Our enquiries are ongoing."

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