The airport authorities have announced they will elevate the scrutiny of checked baggage at all airports, in order to prevent illegal transfers of undeclared foreign currency. The special airport security body CESA said yesterday that they would be redoubling their efforts to intercept such cargo. They cited the apparent increased traffic in illegal currency and the recent discovery of large amounts of US dollars and euros in travelers’ luggage, en route to Europe and the United States. A Colombian national bound for Miami was caught with 600,000 euros and 40,000 pounds sterling, in cash, in his hand luggage last week. Air passengers leaving the country are allowed to travel with up to US$10,000.