Cash and valuables totaling approximately 10.3 million lei were seized from illicit circulation in Moldova during the NELSON-2026 regional operation
The operation took place in March under the auspices of SELEC (Southeast European Law Enforcement Center) with the participation of specialists from the Customs Service, the General Police Inspectorate, and the Border Police. It was organized in two phases, during which inspections were conducted at Chisinau Airport and at land border checkpoints. The aim of the operation was to prevent the illegal movement of cash and easily convertible valuables. According to the Customs Service, the operation resulted in the detection of cash in various currencies, as well as valuables including brand-name watches, jewelry, gold and silver bars, gold coins, and luxury handbags. The Customs Service noted that the operation helped reduce risks associated with the illegal circulation of cash and valuables and strengthened measures by relevant government agencies to ensure the country’s economic and financial security. // 02.04.2026 – InfoMarket.







