Man charged with alleged money laundering, $4 million seized after 'random intercept' by police

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with money laundering after a random police intercept led to the seizure of more than $4 million.

The man had been in Calamvale after police allege he illegally crossed the border from New South Wales into Queensland.

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It's alleged the man had been acting suspiciously near a parked vehicle on the side of the road at Ormskirk Street about 5am on Saturday when police stopped to investigate.

Police said the man was putting a large suitcase in the boot as officers approached, and that when questioned the man became nervous and elusive.

In the vehicle, officers located more than $4.1 million in cash wrapped in plastic within two suitcases.

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The 28-year-old New South Wales resident was arrested at the scene.

Today he was remanded in custody and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 6.

Further investigation discovered the man allegedly entered Queensland illegally from New South Wales in the two days before his arrest.

He has been charged with money laundering and breaching a COVID-19 Public Health Direction.

Investigations are ongoing.

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