A criminal network engaged in money laundering at Eldorado International Airport in Bogotá was dismantled

As a result of the so-called Pájaro Azul operation which was conducted by the Colombian Attorney´s Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-ICE, Spanish Civil Guard, Mexican Police, Dijin from Colombian National Police and Avianca airline.

Five flight attendants and eight private individuals were arrested for money laundering offenses. They transported dollars and euros from Spain, United States and Mexico, among others into Colombia.

In March 10^th, Colombian authorities carried out 9 home searches in Bogotá, 2 in Medellín, 1 in Monteria (Córdoba) and 1  in Ibagué (Tolima).

This investigation began a year ago in Colombia as part of an international cooperation with the ICE agency. In that period of time, 7 seizures were carried out and 1´297.143 dollars and 823.389 euros were seized.