Woman Arrested at La Ceiba Airport With $11,629 in Cash

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 12, 2026 · Originally reported September 10, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

A 61-year-old woman from Catacamas was detained at La Ceiba's Golosón Airport on Thursday after customs inspectors found she could not account for $11,629 in cash; prosecutors are investigating possible money laundering.

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Also reported by: Radio América

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