A Bothwell resident was shocked this morning Friday 7 December 2018 round 6.09am to discover a significant amount of banknotes in a lane near her home.
The haul , found in Bothwell turned out to be counterfeit notes and had been abandoned in Jacks Lane, near a local primary school. The resident immediately contacted police.
Inspector Scott McCarren issued a statement saying: “A large quantity of counterfeit notes were discovered by a member of the public and we will continue to carry out our investigations into this incident this morning. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Individuals and business owners are asked to be vigilant when handling money, especially in nearby towns. Do you know more? If you have further information, you can contact Police 101.
