The passengers’ luggage was searched after Customs officials detected irregularities. The money was detained as it was undisclosed/undeclared and above the prescribed legal limit,”
The money was said to have been made up of unused $100 bills packed in three suitcases and was reportedly transported in a small business jet from the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
According to South Africa’s City Press newspaper, the 3 passengers stated that the money was to be used to buy arms for the Nigerian security services.