COUNTERFEIT BUCKS MAKING THE ROUNDS

St. George, May 20, 2008 -- Royal Grenada Police Force advises that there are quantities of counterfeit Eastern Caribbean dollar bills being circulated.

It has been brought to the attention of the Criminal Investigation Department that persons are circulating counterfeit EC $100 bills with the serial # D 475075 G.

Persons circulate these counterfeit bills in crowded, busy shopping places and poorly lit areas, such as night clubs and party places.

The RGPF is urging persons to exercise caution and, if in doubt, do not accept the bills.

If you have bills in your possession with the mentioned serial number you are advised to contact the nearest Commercial Bank or Police Station.

Any one found with counterfeit bills in their possession, distributing or trying to distribute same, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The general public is advised to be extremely careful when conducting any form of business involving direct cash transactions.

Businesses and venders are specially advised to be guided accordingly.

Source: RGPF