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Check at Palma Airport: Large Amount of Cash, Nine Phones and the Question Who's at the Back of the Line

Cash, phones and a Rolex at Palma Airport raise questions about security gaps

A Palma departure-area check uncovered €26,590 in cash, nine phones, and a Rolex; it prompts scrutiny of border-controls and data sharing.

Published: August 10, 2026
Check at Palma Airport: Large Amount of Cash, Nine Phones and the Question Who's at the Back of the Line

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What happened at Palma Airport with cash, phones and a watch?

At Palma Airport, a 67‑year‑old traveler was checked by the Guardia Civil and a bag revealed €26,590 in cash, nine mobile phones, a Rolex, and other currencies; one phone had been reported stolen. The traveler was questioned and later released after appearing before the examining magistrate. The incident raises questions about how border and airport systems share data and detect suspicious cargo.

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