Two 20-year-olds were arrested in Ayia Napa, as part of an investigation into a case involving the possession and circulation of counterfeit banknotes.
Specifically, members of the Police, while conducting a foot patrol in Ayia Napa shortly after midnight, received information regarding two customers of a premises, who allegedly attempted to pay with banknotes believed to be counterfeit.
The police officers went to the premises, where employees handed them two 200 euro banknotes, which appeared to be counterfeit, while also identifying the two people who allegedly attempted to pay with them.
Subsequent examinations revealed that the suspects were two 20-year-olds. They were also found to be in possession of three 200 euro banknotes, which did not have the necessary security features.
The two 20-year-olds were arrested for flagrant offenses and taken into custody, while the five banknotes were seized as evidence for further examination.
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