2023-05-17 20:45:07
A peculiar fact places the protagonist, these days, a Cuban policeman. It turns out that the public order agent returned a briefcase with $8,000.00 USD to its owners. The money and other belongings were lost at the “José Martí” International Airport in Havana last week.
The “victims of oblivion” were two Cubans, a couple, who did not reside in the country for work reasons. Just that day of the loss, they arrived in Cuba to visit their relatives and spend their vacations.
The policeman found the black suitcase with the money, personal items, and miscellaneous items while he was making his tour of the CADECA areas. He immediately took the belongings to the police station to notify the owners.
At the time of the official return, the victims of oblivion were very grateful to the police. They never thought that they might get the money or their belongings back. “It is a fact worthy of imitation by all the agents of public order in Cuba and the world,” commented the couple, visibly moved.
More than 60 items returned in 2023
So far in 2023, more than 60 lost items have been returned at the Havana international airport itself. In most cases, travelers leave items in the check-in areas, seats, or in the Exchange House (CADECA) of the terminal.
Lost luggage, which is later found by local security agents or the police themselves, is kept in a store. Only minutes later travelers are notified. Returns are made following verifying the identity of the owners.
Another event similar to the recent one occurred last February. A customs officer returned the money that a passenger had lost. It was regarding $180.00 USD, €35.00 and $2,000.00 CUP. Obviously, the owner of the budget infinitely thanked the airport worker for the gesture.
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