U.S. Police seize millions of mafia money

14 Jan, 2007 09:10 / Updated 17 years ago

Colombian police have seized $US 10 MLN and 1 MLN Euros, after finding cash hidden in the kitchen of a suspected drug dealer. They made the discovery in the city of Kali, 200 kilometres south of the capital.

It's believed to be the second largest confiscation ever made in the country.The money belonged to the Norte del Valle Cartel, Colombia's most powerful drug ring.Police say they've arrested the couple who were allegedly guarding the cash.