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Update: EPS arrested Estevan male in relation to passing of counterfeit currency

Police have taken a 23-year-old Estevan male into custody in relation to the passing of counterfeit US currency. The male was held for court on Monday to answer to three counts of uttering counterfeit currency.
Counterfeit currency
Counterfeit U.S. currency has been found in Estevan. Photo submitted

Police have taken a 23-year-old Estevan male into custody in relation to the passing of counterfeit US currency.

The male was held for court on Monday to answer to three counts of uttering counterfeit currency.

Earlier the Estevan Police Service issued a warning regarding counterfeit currency in the community.

Businesses have been taking US $20 and $100 bills. These bills are colourized but have no reflective elements.

If businesses have suspicious currency please call police or speak to a bank representative to verify if the currency is legitimate or counterfeit.