On Monday, April 16th, 2018, the Hanover Police Service received a call to attend a business in the 800 block of 10th Street, Hanover regarding a counterfeit $50.00 bill.

Police attended and arrested a 26-year-old female from Hanover. She was found to be in possession of other counterfeit bills and related materials for producing counterfeit currency. Hanover Police believe that further counterfeit bills are being circulated.

This is an ongoing investigation and Hanover Police Service expects to make further arrests.

Hanover Police are reminding merchants to be extra vigilant whenever accepting cash. The counterfeit denominations being circulated in Hanover have been $50.00 and $20.00 bills. They are of poor quality and should be easy to identify as counterfeit.

Please remember security features are helpful only if you use them. To fight counterfeiting, the Bank offers free training materials to assist the public and businesses in using the security features in genuine bank notes. A quick internet search can also provide tips on counterfeit detection.

Anyone with information about this money is asked to contact Hanover Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by submitting a secure Web Tip.

source: media release, Hanover Police Service