By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
AN American tourist had $46,748 forfeited to the Crown yesterday after admitting he made a false declaration to a US officer at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday.
Christopher Kuzlik, 52, of Chicago, Illinois, told the officer he was carrying only $8,000. However, a search of his bag shortly before 1pm on December 2 revealed he had significantly more.
Kuzlik pleaded guilty to making a false declaration to an officer of the United States before Senior Magistrate Kendra Kelly Burrows.
He told the court he is a frequent visitor to The Bahamas and had recently won money at Atlantis Casino. He said he forgot he had additional cash in his backpack.
Kuzlik apologised for failing to make the correct declaration. He was fined $500 or face one month in prison.
The seized $46,748 will remain forfeited to the Crown.
Sergeant Vernon Pyfrom prosecuted the matter.
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