A man must be tried in immediate appearance this Monday in Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
He was arrested this Thursday at the Corzé toll in possession of a large sum of money in small denominations, reports Ouest France.
While searching the vehicle, customs officers got their hands on 65,000 euros in banknotes.
The motorist was placed in customs detention before being entrusted to the investigators of the territorial direction of the judicial police.
The suspect first assured that this money was intended to buy a restaurant in Angers.
Suspicions of money laundering
On his mobile phone, the investigators found elements supporting a completely different thesis.
Photos of drug packaging and exchanges concerning the hand delivery of this money were discovered.
Referred this Saturday to the Angers prosecutor's office and remanded in custody, the man is now being prosecuted for money laundering.
The defendant, who denies everything en bloc, could ask for a deadline on Monday to prepare his defense.
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