Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20), concerning the circulation of fake currency in the area.

The investigation was initiated after a complaint was received about a person attempting to use a counterfeit Rs. 5,000 note at a local shop in Hatharaliyadda.

Acting on this information, the police apprehended a 32-year-old suspect from Uduwa, Kandy, who was found in possession of counterfeit currency notes.

Upon arrest, the suspect was found to be carrying three counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes, two counterfeit Rs. 500 notes, and two counterfeit Rs. 100 notes.

Subsequently, a search was conducted at the suspect's residence, during wh...