£100k seized by police following a stop on the M6 in Cumbria

Marius Iordache, 30 was charged with a money laundering offence

Author: Tom HailePublished 7th Mar 2025

A man has appeared in court following a stop by police on the M6 which led to the discovery of £100,000 in cash.

Officers stopped a vehicle travelling southbound on the M6 neat Southwaite Services yesterday(6th March).

30-year-old Marius Iordache from Bedfordshire was charged with a money laundering offence.

He appeared before Carlisle Magistrates Court today (7th March) and was released with bail conditions ahead of a further hearing.

The seizure forms part of forms part of Operation Alliance - Cumbria Constabulary’s ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.

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