Suspect nabbed in possession of counterfeit money in Berea
A 47-year-old male was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) IIOC Undercover Reaction Unit in possession of counterfeit money in Berea.
On Tuesday 15 November 2022, officers received information about a male that was peddling counterfeit money in Berea.
Officers proceeded to the given address and requested the caretaker of the building to accompany them to the unit where the alleged suspect resides.
Upon their arrival at the unit, officers introduced themselves to the suspect who immediately attempted to hide a plastic bag that he had in his possession.
Due to his suspicious behavior officers forcefully entered the unit and searched the suspect. Whilst searching
officers discovered that the plastic bag the suspect was holding had counterfeit money which amounted to R63000.00.
The suspect a Congolese national was immediately arrested and detained at Hillbrow SAPS.
Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s Communications Unit
Suspect nabbed in possession of counterfeit money in Berea https://t.co/8IrKOtIOqo#ArriveAlive #CounterfeitMoney @JoburgMPD pic.twitter.com/V5cJR7jPKX
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 17, 2022
