Timaru police have arrested a man in relation to a counterfeit money investigation. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant for counterfeit notes after a further four were reported overnight from Christchurch to Oamaru. The warning follows the arrest of a 31-year-old man in relation to an ongoing counterfeit money investigation in Timaru on Wednesday. “We just want to urge businesses to be aware of and not accept any counterfeit notes and to call police.”READ MORE:* Police investigate Timaru counterfeit money case* Invercargill woman ends up with fake cash for her phone* Invercargill business encounters counterfeit cashShe said it was unknown how many of these notes, largely $50 denominations, were in circulation. Anyone in Timaru that comes into contact with counterfeit money is urged to contact Constable Sam Bellett on samuel.bellett@police.govt.nz, or by calling 105.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2020 23:48 UTC