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Counterfeit notes found in police operation Credit: Greater Manchester Police
Police have recovered over £2 million of counterfeit cash in an operation targeting fraudsters.
Officers investigating a multi-million pound jewellery fraud stopped four men at the Portland Thistle Hotel shortly after 2pm on Saturday 20 December 2014.
They were in possession of over £2 million of counterfeit Euros, around £50,000 of legitimate Euros and over £100,000 of high value watches.
The men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of fraud and remain in police custody for questioning.
This type of crime causes a lot of harm to legitimate businesses and I hope the action this weekend reassures local businesses and residents we are committed to tackling organised crime in all its guises.
