Following the recent seizure of €2.1 Million in fake €50 notes,at the weekend Gardaí have seized another €20 Million in North Dublin, again consisting of €50 notes. This is one of the largest counterfeit cash seizures in the history of the state.
Searches were carried out in Artane and Coolock, leading to the seizure of a large quantity of fake cash in Baldoyle. The Special Detective Unit have arrested a 52 year old man in relation to the event. Computers and printing equipment were also seized.
Counterfeit Notes
Counterfeits have also been recently detected in Cork City.
Due to the high quality of these counterfeit notes, businesses should use automatic counterfeit detectors to check their cash. If your business handles cash, be sure to use an ECB Approved Note Checker.
Man arrested as €20m fake money seized – Evening Herald
€20m of fake notes seized after major sting on dissidents – Irish Independent
Gardaí seize up to €10m in fake €50 notes – Irish Examiner
Man arrested in €10 million counterfeit notes operation – Irish Daily Mirror
Counterfeit Currency Seized – Dublin – Garda Press Release