Three Arrested with Counterfeit N129 Billion Currencies in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in possession of counterfeit currencies totaling an astonishing N129,542,826,000. The suspects were arrested in connection with fake notes in US dollars, CFA francs, and naira.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, disclosing that the suspects are now in custody, assisting with investigations to uncover the source of the counterfeit money.
Details of the Counterfeit Seizure
The counterfeit currencies recovered include:
- $3,366,000 in US dollars
- CFA51,970,000
- N1,443,000 in naira
Haruna revealed that two of the suspects were caught in possession of the fake money, while a third individual, who claimed the counterfeit funds were stolen from him, was also arrested. All three are currently aiding police efforts to trace the origin and producers of the fake notes.
Additional Recoveries
During the operation, the police also recovered a variety of items linked to criminal activities, including:
- Six live rounds of ammunition
- Three tricycles
- Eight motorcycles
- Three parcels containing 175 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
- 250 pieces of diazepam tablets
- 278 sheep and seven cattle
SP Haruna emphasized that the command’s proactive strategies have led to significant breakthroughs in combating crime in Kano State. “These approaches have resulted not only in the apprehension of criminals but also deterred potential offenders from engaging in criminal activities,” he said.
Crackdown on Criminal Activities
The spokesperson highlighted the commendable efforts of the Kano State Police Command in addressing various forms of crime, including kidnapping, armed robbery, thuggery, and drug-related offenses. The recent arrests and recoveries underscore the police’s dedication to maintaining law and order in the state.
Further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the network behind the counterfeit currency operation and bring all perpetrators to justice.
