Handcuffed two young men from Syria were handcuffed by members of Nicosia CID after a fake banknote was found in their possession.
According to information from the Cyprus Times, the two young men went to Paramythoupoli having in their possession a fake note of 50 euros with which they attempted to buy products in order to change it.
Shopkeepers noticed that it was a fake note and called the police to the spot. After a check carried out by members of the Nicosia CID, the two young men were found in possession of the counterfeit 50 euro.
Both of them were handcuffed, while it is being investigated whether they also smuggled other counterfeit notes into the market.
The two young men were brought before the Nicosia District Court, which ordered their detention for a period of 3 days.
The two young men were brought before the Nicosia District Court, which ordered their detention for a period of 3 days.
In view of the festive period of Christmas, New Year and Epiphany, a period during which commercial transactions are expected to increase, the Police recommends caution to the public and especially to managers and staff of shops selling products and/or providing services, in relation to checking the authenticity of banknotes during various transactions.
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