381,750 Euros Hidden in Baby Diapers Seized at Antalya Airport

During an inspection at Antalya Airport, 381,750 euros were found hidden inside baby diapers. The amount is estimated to be worth approximately 20 million 428 thousand 129 Turkish Lira, and an investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

Scraper SystemJune 07, 2026, 07:06 PM

381,750 Euros Hidden in Baby Diapers Seized at Antalya Airport

The Customs Enforcement teams of the Ministry of Trade seized 381,750 euros in cash hidden inside baby diapers during an operation at Antalya Airport. The amount was determined to be worth approximately 20 million 428 thousand 129 Turkish Lira at the current exchange rate.

During inspections, the luggage of a passenger arriving from Paris, the capital of France, to Antalya was examined. The search revealed a large amount of foreign currency carefully concealed inside baby diapers to avoid detection.

Investigation Launched Within the Scope of Anti-Smuggling Efforts

Following the incident, the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation under Law No. 5607 on Combating Smuggling. The source and intended purpose of transporting the seized money are under review.

The operation highlighted once again the importance of inspections against concealment methods during passenger and luggage checks at airports. Authorities emphasized that detailed examination of suspicious items in such controls is crucial in the fight against smuggling.

In the investigation conducted by the Antalya Customs Enforcement Anti-Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate teams, the concealment of money packages inside baby diapers was found notable. It was reported that the investigation is progressing based on the nature of the seized currency and related individuals.