STF Intercepts Vehicle and Seizes FICN Worth Rs 5.55 Lakh in Guwahati
Guwahati, May 25, 2024: Acting on reliable intelligence, a Special Task Force (STF) team, led by Inspector Kapil Pathak, successfully intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number AS 01 QC 6533 at Gota Nagar near Radisson Blu Hotel within the jurisdiction of Jalukbari Police Station.
Upon conducting a thorough search of the vehicle, the STF recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to Rs 5,55,500. In a sophisticated attempt to deceive, the perpetrators had used bundles of white paper cut to the size of Rs 500 notes, with genuine-looking counterfeit notes placed on the top and bottom of the bundles.
Two individuals were apprehended in connection with the operation. The authorities have initiated necessary legal actions against the suspects.
This interception underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb the circulation of counterfeit currency in the region. Further investigations are underway to uncover the broader network involved in this illicit activity.
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