KOSOVO POLICE HAVE SEIZED COUNTERFEIT MONEY IN A RECENT OPERATION.

Kosovo police have alerted citizens regarding the circulation of counterfeit 50 euro banknotes in the region. This warning came after the confiscation of approximately 130,000 fake euro banknotes at two separate locations.

In Gjakove, police apprehended three individuals suspected of possessing counterfeit currency and firearms.

Among the seized items were €400 counterfeit 50-euro banknotes and a weapon from the former Yugoslavia.

The police operation yielded crucial information pointing towards a group in Mitrovica potentially holding a significant sum of counterfeit money.

During the operation, law enforcement officers pursued a vehicle in Mitrovica carrying the suspects.

“As the suspects attempted to flee, they discarded a black bag from their vehicle just a few meters before being apprehended,” stated the Kosovo police press release.

“Upon examination of the black bag, police discovered €134,850 in counterfeit 50 euro banknotes, leading to the arrest of the two suspects.”

The arrested individuals were identified only by their initials: P. F from Klina, M. M from Gjakovë, K. N from Klina, and A. I, and D. R from Mitrovica.

Additionally, two vehicles, an Opel Astra and a BMW X-5, were confiscated during the operation.