More than £100,000 was found stashed in nappies and hidden inside a wall during a raid in east London as part of a probe into counterfeit airbags.

Officers from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police conducted search warrants at addresses in Leyton and Ilford during the early hours of September 19. 

Counterfeit airbags seized in the warrantsCounterfeit airbags seized in the warrants (Image: City of London Police) A third warrant was executed at a garage in Ilford. 

A total of 500 counterfeit airbags and around £140,000 in cash were seized across all three premises. 

More car airbags found in the raidsMore airbags found in the raids (Image: City of London Police)Cash adding to £110,000 wrapped in nappies and hidden in a wall cavity at one property was uncovered by police dogs. 

The remaining £30,000 was found inside wardrobes at the same address. 

Some of the cash had been wrapped in nappies and hidden in a wall cavityCash had been wrapped in nappies and hidden in a wall cavity (Image: City of London Police) A written price list found in the warrants suggests that the airbags were sold for £25.

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Three men aged 34, 36, and 51, have been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to distribute counterfeit goods. 

The remainder of the cash was found in wardrobes£140,000 was found in total during the raids (Image: City of London Police) They have since been released under investigation.

Anyone who has inadvertently bought a counterfeit airbag should report the matter to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, City of London Police said, and contact their nearest authorised car dealer so that their vehicle can be checked.