Two people have been arrested in connection with the recent passing of counterfeit notes in the Yorke Mid North region.
As part of an ongoing investigation into recent reports of counterfeit notes, Kadina Police, with the assistance of Kadina CIB detectives, searched a North Moonta home on Tuesday 28 October.
It will be alleged police located more than 30 counterfeit notes as well as an imitation firearm and a machete at the property.
A 38-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were both arrested and charged with deception.
The man was also charged with possess firearm without a licence and possess prohibited weapon. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Kadina Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The woman was bailed to appear in the Kadina Magistrates Court on 15 December.
Investigations and forensic examinations are continuing.
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Police urge business owners and retail staff to be vigilant when receiving cash and advise consumers to take a little extra time to check their notes when making purchases and receiving change.
If you suspect you have a counterfeit note, please report it to the Police Assistance Line on 131444. Handle the note as little as possible and store it in an envelope. Please be prepared to tell police the time and place where you believe you were passed the fake bank note and a description of the person or people you believe passed it to you.
If you are a business proprietor and believe the fake bank note was passed by a customer, note the person's description and details if they leave the premises prior to police arrival. Please also note any other relevant information such as description of the suspect, anyone else they were with, and their vehicle.
If you have CCTV, please check the footage for the suspect to assist police.
Police recommend that anyone accepting money check the texture of the note, other in-built security features and printing.
To determine if a suspect note is counterfeit, it is best to compare it with a note that is known to be genuine.
For more information about how to detect counterfeit notes please see this information from the Reserve Bank of Australia:
RBA Banknotes: Counterfeit Detection Guide
