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U.S. counterfeit money bust in Cranbrook
Cranbrook has seen an influx of counterfeit American money… and has located the people and printer responsible.
Over the past few days Cranbrook RCMP has had numerous complaints of counterfeit American money being used at different businesses around town. A suspicious delivery person reported to the RCMP that he felt he had been the recipient of counterfeit money and was able to provide useful information to the RCMP.
The information provided led RCMP to a motel in town where a male and female were located. Also located was a large amount of counterfeit American money and a printer used in making the money.
Both occupants were arrested for charges including Possession of Counterfeit Money, Uttering Counterfeit Money and Obstruction. The 27-year-old male also has outstanding warrants from Alberta and Saskatchewan for Uttering and Producing Counterfeit Money. The 35-year-old female has outstanding warrants from Alberta for Uttering Counterfeit Money. Both are residents of Alberta.
Cranbrook RCMP is asking any businesses in the area that may have had any suspected counterfeit money given to them over the past week to contact the Cranbrook RCMP.
Cranbrook RCMP
