13/03/2014

Gardaí In Waterford Issue Counterfeit Currency Warning

Retailers and consumers in Waterford have been warned that counterfeit €50 notes are known to be in circulation around the city.

Gardaí issued the warning following a number of reports of the counterfeit currency being used around the city. Shop owners, staff and customers have been urged to check all €50 notes they receive.

Gardaí in the city are also investigating a number of robberies carried out in the last 48 hours.

It is understood that around 100 tyres were stolen from Low Cost Tyres on Park Road, alongside a reported break-in at St Catherine's Hall, a burglary of a house in Dunmore East and thefts from the Halal Food market on Park Road.

(MH)

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