Police Arrest Two After Fake Money Investigation

Two people have been arrested in connection with the recent passing of counterfeit notes in the Yorke Mid North region.

As part of an ongoing investigation into recent reports of counterfeit notes, Kadina Police, with the assistance of Kadina CIB detectives, searched a North Moonta home on Tuesday 28 October.

It will be alleged police located more than 30 counterfeit notes as well as an imitation firearm and a machete at the property.

A 38-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were both arrested and charged with deception.

The man was also charged with possess firearm without a licence and possess prohibited weapon. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Kadina Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

The woman was bailed to appear in the Kadina Magistrates Court on 15 December.

Investigations and forensic examinations are continuing.

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