Authorities urging public to look out for counterfeit US$50 notes

Detectives from the St Mary Division are advising members of the public, especially business operators, to be on the lookout for US$50 counterfeit notes.

The notes bear the serial number - MB25837080A.

Four persons have been arrested in connection with the use of these counterfeit notes, which are in circulation in Highgate, Port Maria, Oracabessa and Gayle, St Mary. The US notes are being used mainly in supermarkets, petrol stations and at places of entertainment such as bars and nightclubs.

Members of the public are being urged to be cautious of persons who attempt to use US$50 notes to carry out transactions and to make proper checks to ensure that notes being collected are legitimate.

The police are appealing to persons with information that can lead to the apprehension of culprits to contact the St Mary police at 994-2452, 994-9873, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.