18-year-old arrested in Famagusta over alleged counterfeit €50 notes
Police said they seized 23 €50 notes bearing the same serial number from an 18-year-old and his hotel room in Famagusta district.
Famagusta, Cyprus. Police arrested an 18-year-old in Famagusta district on Monday after allegedly finding counterfeit €50 notes in his possession and in his hotel room.
Police operation
Members of the Famagusta Crime Combating Unit visited a business premises while assessing intelligence and received two €50 notes from an employee, police said.
Both notes bore the same serial number. Their examination produced evidence against the 18-year-old, who was subsequently located by police.
Notes seized
A search of the suspect found two additional €50 notes with the same serial number as the first two. The notes were seized and the 18-year-old was arrested for a flagrant offence.
Police then searched the hotel room where he was staying and found a further 19 €50 notes, also bearing the same serial number. All notes were seized as evidence.
Court appearance
The 18-year-old is due to appear before Famagusta District Court on Tuesday for a remand order.
Famagusta CID is continuing the investigation.
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