Nelson Police say they have received a higher than normal amount of reports relating to counterfeit currency in both Canadian and US Currency in the City of Nelson.
Police would like to remind public and business owners to be vigilant when conducting cash transactions. If you are in possession of what you suspect to be counterfeit currency please contact the police or attend a financial institution to verify its authenticity.
It is a criminal offence to knowingly possess or produce counterfeit currency or to pass counterfeit currency during a transaction.