NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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(ORILLIA, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to receive complaints of counterfeit American currency in the City of Orillia.
In February of 2018 the Orillia OPP has received several reports of counterfeit American currency. The Orillia OPP has issued notices and warnings the public and businesses to be made aware of what is happening so they can take the necessary precautions to ensure they're interests are protected. The Orillia OPP has even made an arrest in relation to the counterfeit dollars; however, counterfeit American dollars continues to be a problem in Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is issuing another warning to the public and businesses that there has been another report of a counterfeit American 100 dollar bill being used at a local business. Please use precautions when accepting American money or large bills.
The Orillia OPP will continue to investigate these incidents. If anyone has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
