Dominican nabbed at airport in Antigua for concealing cash

A 42-year-old Dominican national has been arrested in connection with the seizure, by law enforcement officials in Antigua, of more than USD$60,000 (ECD$163,000).

The woman was arrested for concealing the cash on entering the country through the V. C Bird International airport.

The money was discovered during a joint operation conducted on Thursday by the Customs Enforcement Department along with the Immigration Department and the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) jn Antigua.

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78 Comments

  1. african queen
    July 19, 2012

    antigua get richer she is just waiting to be deported she already take the jail 6 months from when she was arrested.just hope she learn.

  2. Ace
    January 3, 2012

    While that bust is most commendable, I fear that it might just be a drop in the ocean. That carrier might just have been one of those thousands of “mules” that move drug generated monies from one point to another.

  3. PRAYERS
    January 3, 2012

    I ACCESS THE ANTIGUA NEWS AND SHE LIVES IN SXM AND I KNOW HER. DAM SORRY TO HEAR U GET IN THAT GYAL. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO UR KIDS NOW?

    • DKong
      March 10, 2014

      The cited woman is a good person and a courageous mother. Wher she lives, she is a poorly considered, exploitable foreigner (a woman, from a poor country …) she does her best to get through
      She must have been talked into carrying the money, probably for deposit in some “offshore” account or to hand over to some crook, by a wheeler-dealer in SXM, promising her $600 to $1000 or so on delivery.
      Just one more bad deal in this lady’s life.
      Shame on the people who put her in this position.

  4. Anonymous
    January 3, 2012

    The money was intent to be donated to a new 911, phone system and to buy new fire trucks and emergency vehicle, so no more old ladies can burn to death five minutes from the police, and fire department ,

  5. Justice and Truth
    January 3, 2012

    As an afterthought has anyone considered that the money may not belong to her but that someone may have given her the money to deliver to someone else and was promised a reward upon delivery. If not caught she would have received a reward of an exorbitant sum. This is what occurs when people transport illegal drugs.
    There is no doubt that the Antigua authorities will question her about this. I wonder why are they being tight-lipped about it. Dominicans are curious to know more about this case. I do hope it will be revealed in time.

  6. Justice and Truth
    January 3, 2012

    David, why Pointe Michel and what do you have against Pointe Michel people? The name of the person and place were not mentioned. I do think that this information should be divulged. What are the authorities hiding and why?
    Having stated that, the thought has crossed my mind. Due to the exorbitant amount of money that was found in the person’s possession, I bet the Dominican Prime Minister and Chief of Police know who it is and where the person is from.

  7. DELICES PASSE
    January 2, 2012

    ILLEGAL! is written all over this story. She was on her way to buy some drugs/marijauna and take back to St. MARTIN. No one not even the dumbest of person boards a plane with all that cash.

  8. valley Girl
    January 2, 2012

    Mamsel just a sack SOT!!!

  9. Anonymous
    January 2, 2012

    best is is when she had reach melvin hall they caught her atleast the money reach home

  10. D3V!L M3$$3N93R
    January 1, 2012

    give the money to the dominica police to buy more guns for the recruits lol

  11. angel
    January 1, 2012

    where d person was storing tht in a mattress where is money gram or western union or yes putting in ur account and when u reach home try getting it transferred well im not sorry for tht person dont think tht money was from an honest living………sad to say some ppl are some real jackass

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ angel

      In view of money laundering it is not easy today to deposit such a large amount in a bank or other financial institution. It would be viewed suspiciously. People have to give an account of where the money originated from and how they obtained it. Otherwise the Police will be called.
      This reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend who told me that someone he knew won a certain amount of money and tried depositing it in the bank. He had to go through a certain protocol to verify that the money was legally obtained. One of the officers at the bank telephoned the Police while he was in the bank and he was questioned about it. The days when people could get away with depositing large sums of money is long gone. There are too many crooks worldwide who launder money, some through stealing it and others through drug connections.

  12. NO PEACE NO JUSTICE
    January 1, 2012

    The devil has to always fool these foolish people,make them think they can hide.It is written at most if not all the airports,that if noe is caught carrying $10,000.00 and above it has to be declared,yet still this one took a chance,maybe it’s not legally earbed monies,so she had to try something.Good for u anyway,especially if it’s blood money.

  13. sweet
    January 1, 2012

    lol

  14. boney
    January 1, 2012

    And when they finish they say dominicans are poor,boy oh boy

  15. may
    January 1, 2012

    THIS PERSON SHOULD NOT TRAVEL WITH IS AMOUNT
    OF MONEY IN THE FIRST. ABOVE $10,000 SHOULD
    BE DECLARED OR MAYBE SHE HAD SOME KIND OF
    REASON HIDING THIS MONEY.

    • anonymous2
      January 2, 2012

      The bankers hide their money and move it around on private planes. They only want to track your money….the money that you still have in circulation. Rather a double standard don’t you think?

  16. linky
    January 1, 2012

    i would tye mamzel in a nish formee

  17. Anonymous
    January 1, 2012

    d original article never said she is dominican. so y the bad publicity DNO? if it as a jamacian would you have mentioned it???

  18. A_Y
    December 31, 2011

    All the man had to do was to spread this thing all over his clothes, place the money in many different compartments. Carry two or three pieces and spread out the money. All this guy had to do is be diplomatic and professional.

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ A_Y

      This will not work; not today unless the person has contacts at the airports although this usually occurs.
      Have you heard how some people transport illegal drugs? They even swallow them and place them in certain parts of their bodies, also in childrens’ clothes and prams. They get caught.
      They can also plant them in innocent people’s suitcases at the airport. Crooks! They will pay for this in the long run.

  19. (.) (.)
    December 31, 2011

    I read the article and it stated …… a 42yr old woman (Peterson) . With all this security some fools still can’t learn huh. Hello…… there is western union, money transfer.carry a minimal amount in hand luggage. Well,if this money was attained honestly she wouldn’t have it conceiled to her body. Fast cash huh

  20. Country
    December 31, 2011

    Well they well need that money in Dominica so send it back home.

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ Country

      You certainly made me laugh. I agree with you one hundred per cent. :lol:

  21. tiny
    December 31, 2011

    @truth justice…I meant that this was a new article because there was no new article or new comments being posted for a while.
    …I was starting to get wrorried about adm :wink: ..then this new article surfaced

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ tiny

      Thank you!

  22. December 31, 2011

    Dominicans Dunce

    • (.) (.)
      December 31, 2011

      How they dunce? Antiguans speak broken English and try calling it proper. I bet you had to read the article 5 times in order to comprehend and all you can come up with is…..Dominicans dunce? Go get some news out of Antigua where Dominica’s do bad and come. You all are so quick to blast Dominica when one commits a crime and fail to recognize the good the majority DOminicans do.

      • ANTIGUAN
        January 4, 2012

        NOT ALL ANTIGUANS THINK THAT WAY..

    • walle
      December 31, 2011

      Dominica dunce, so its safe to say antiguans THIEF….. Cuz thats what they do best.

    • FamousK
      January 1, 2012

      WELL, i expect an antiguan to say that. They doh have water to wash up. so their mouth dirty.Sanford not dere again to support all u country. allu running brokes. shut up.

  23. Justice and Truth
    December 31, 2011

    I am considering what will the government do with this money if it is not counterfeit? Who will receive the benefit of it? Will it be burned or will it go to the government of that country where the person was nabbed? Food for thought.

  24. apache
    December 31, 2011

    honestly i hope some ripoux officer don’t lay their hands on the cash and then you hear some of it missing.some people too smart turning stupid.you forget that everything pass through lazer.you know the old time dominica expression?YOU ARE A VOLKSEN

  25. Alassss
    December 31, 2011

    Dominican National is that person a born Dominican, Haitian or Dominican Republic.. So many people reside in Dominica and get Dominican citizenship.

    • Mahaut massive
      December 31, 2011

      What difference does it make????

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ Alassss

      You made a good, intelligent point. Never mind the thumbs down. I do not know why people would do this because your comment makes good sense. I gave you thumbs up. :)

  26. Door man
    December 31, 2011

    The article says its a woman Paula Peterson. And DNO will edit or not post. It’s news.

  27. Bigbucks
    December 31, 2011

    Is my auntie she was bringing home money to buy my ham, turkey and black label.. Christmas was so bad I didn’t get any. Now they jus blow my high mehnnnnnn..

    • True to DA
      December 31, 2011

      Too funny. A good Christmas laugh.

      • Justice and Truth
        January 3, 2012

        True to DA:

        A good one indeed. I laughed too. From time to time we do need something to make us laugh. This one was a good one. :lol:

  28. lovie
    December 31, 2011

    bad move

  29. pussy cat
    December 31, 2011

    who is that when it was my friend alu had her name postedd every were

  30. mama
    December 31, 2011

    dat bag of money dere would do me good in d new yr we

    • Justice and Truth
      December 31, 2011

      @ Be careful

      If it is honest money, obtained legally, it should have been deposited in a Bank. Therefore, it is fishy – suspicious – that the person traveled with such an exorbitant sum of money.

      • Louis bernard
        December 31, 2011

        Dominica is the only country where it is not illegal to not declare cash or cash instruments in excess of $10,000.00. In every other country in the civilized world it is a felony to fail to declare any cash or monetary instrument in excess of $10,000.00. Whoever she is can look forward to spending some serious time in prison.

      • DA4real
        January 1, 2012

        Louis Bernard, check again because I am aware that cash $10,000 or more has to be declared in Dominica. I stand corrected.

      • observant
        January 1, 2012

        Can you read Louis?

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ mama

      All of us no doubt, wherever we reside. :lol: It is not easy to win a lottery. Few do.
      An honest person once found a small suitcase of money in the subway train and turned it in to the Police. The owner was found. He forgot it on the seat. He had a business and was exonerated from wrongdoing or illegal activity. The person got a reward of some dollars. I am certain an exorbitant amount. On occasion some people who found wallets have turned them in intact, either to the Police or if there is a telephone number in it, they telephone the owner who is ever so grateful. There are still some honest people in the world.

  31. DAHMASS
    December 31, 2011

    wait a minute….mr…boy,.mr…it habe wire-transfer….mr should send some to NBD, some to FCIB and Some to Royal Bank…mr need lick…anyway…how he 60, 000 broke…

    • Joker
      December 31, 2011

      You sound so broke til it send you mad !!-)

    • Louis bernard
      December 31, 2011

      That would be an offense of STRUCTURING, but again in Dominica, tthere is no such monitoring institution that is effective.

  32. politbureau
    December 31, 2011

    the link makes reference to a woman ,not a male person.

    • ALEX
      December 31, 2011

      The woman was arrested for concealing the cash on entering the country through the V. C Bird International airport….read befor u comment fool

  33. December 31, 2011

    man or woman?
    pls give accurate report dno

  34. Becareful
    December 31, 2011

    People remember any money above 9,999.99 is taxable. It has to be reported

  35. B
    December 31, 2011

    holla @ me, i’ll work for cheap!!

  36. just to note
    December 31, 2011

    according to the referencing article it’s a female

  37. show me the money
    December 31, 2011

    they dont learn, hope she haven no kids.

    • kissy
      December 31, 2011

      I don know

  38. BRAIN DAMAGE
    December 31, 2011

    This will help to block a hole for the Government.

  39. December 31, 2011

    that’s a good start for the Antigua economy heading into the New year,
    how DOM is this woman.

  40. check ur story DNO
    December 30, 2011

    DNO, while ur story says it was a man, i’m hearing from all angles that it was infact a 42 year old woman, so check ur story and give us the facts

    • claire
      December 31, 2011

      DNO never said it was a man read again

  41. Anonymous
    December 30, 2011

    dominicans behave nuh…

  42. Concern
    December 30, 2011

    No more heart filling New Year to him at least not 2012

  43. Met Yo
    December 30, 2011

    Arrested in connection with the seizure?

    Tim did not clean up house man?

    What I seeing there nuh

  44. Anthony P. Ismael
    December 30, 2011

    Who said Dominicans are poor? Have your ever heard of American Express Travelers Checks? Next time, don’t leave home without them. Lol.

    • Justice and Truth
      January 3, 2012

      @ Anthony P. Ismael

      One has to qualify with good credit rating and income in order to obtain an American Express. The amount is also based on liabilities and assets.

  45. Justice and Truth
    December 30, 2011

    Oh my! Another bad name for a DA national. Some people are still taking chances in transporting such large amounts. In view of the extent of security at airports, it is strange that he was not nabbed at point of departure. He may have got some assistance at that point. In previous years he probably would get away with it.
    Where and how did he get such an exorbitant sum of money? I am wondering if they are counterfeit dollars or real ones. The truth will be revealed sooner or later.
    This is good work on the part of all who participated in nabbing him. I would not want to be in his position. He is in big trouble with the Law.
    Recall approximately a year ago DNO reported that a man who used a counterfeit US$100 at a gasoline station was eventually caught. Business owners were warned to be on the look-out for them.
    Keep your counterfeit dollars out of the islands! They are not needed and do not benefit the islands.

    • rascal
      December 31, 2011

      i thought the news clearly said it was a female

      • Justice and Truth
        December 31, 2011

        @ rascal

        DNO stated, a man. I access the Full Story but was not able to do so.

  46. tiny
    December 30, 2011

    Ok this is a new one…so just no comments

    • Justice and Truth
      December 31, 2011

      @ tiny

      It is a new one for probably Dominica and for you but not in certain parts of the world.

      • December 31, 2011

        Justice and Truth, How about that she is a woman from Pointe Mitchel

  47. True to DA
    December 30, 2011

    Wow……what was he running from and who was he running to.

  48. Layou
    December 30, 2011

    Now, will they extradite the money and woman to Dominica?

    • Duncekyat
      December 31, 2011

      Awa Antigua…extradite the money to DA, keep mamselle, fair exchange…ee toh sot! :-P

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