Pubdate: Fri, 12 Dec 2008
Source: Watertown Daily Times (NY)
Copyright: 2008 Watertown Daily Times
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TEENS ACCUSED OF SMUGGLING

CORNWALL, Ontario - Two Akwesasne girls face charges for reportedly
attempting to smuggle $217,000 Canadian across the border at the
Cornwall port of entry.

The unidentified girls, ages 14 and 18, were stopped Sunday by
Canadian Border Services Agency officers. A search of the vehicle
found the hidden money, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Thursday.

Both were charged with failing to report the currency to customs
agents. The $217,000 Canadian was seized under the Proceeds of Crime
and Terrorist Financing Act of 2003.

People must report any currency valued at $10,000 Canadian or more at
the border, RCMP officials said.
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