# Liberia Intercepts $400k Undeclared Cash

> Liberian police seize $400,000 in unreported cash during border check.
- Title: Liberia Intercepts $400k Undeclared Cash · Allafrica
- Summary: Liberian police seize $400,000 in unreported cash during border check. Liberia's National Police intercepted US$400,000 in undeclared cash from a cocoa…
- Keywords: liberia, liberian national police, tienii checkpoint, grand cape mount county, cocoa business, financial crime, money laundering, news, world, politics, Intercepts, 400k
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610080325.html
- Published: 2026-10-08T11:51:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liberia, liberian national police, tienii checkpoint, grand cape mount county, cocoa business, financial crime, money laundering, news, world, politics
## Liberia National Police
The Liberia National Police intercepted US$400,000 in undeclared cash during a routine security operation at the Tienii Checkpoint in Grand Cape Mount County.
## Cash Discovery Details
The cash was discovered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 1:52 p.m., during the search of a Liberian-registered vehicle (A53191) driven by Mr. Abu Toure, 58, of Brewerville.
## Source of Funds
Preliminary investigations indicate the money had not been declared at the Liberia-Sierra Leone border, and Mr. Toure stated the funds were proceeds from his cocoa business.
## Current Status
The LNP has referred the matter to the Financial Crime Division and Liberia Revenue Authority for further investigation, with no final determination on potential legal violations.
## Key takeaway

Liberia's National Police intercepted US$400,000 in undeclared cash from a cocoa business owner at the Tienii Checkpoint in Grand Cape Mount County.