Funny money arrest in Orillia Friday night

ORILLIA — A woman was arrested here Friday night in connection with the passing of counterfeit American dollars here recently.

Police have arrested a woman in connection with the funny money.

Provincial police say that over the past few weeks the Orillia detachment of the OPP has been investigating counterfeit United States currency in the city.

They say that on February 15, at about 8:15 pm the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Orillia OPP members and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a Dorset Drive residence in relation to their investigation.

Police arrested one female at the residence and seized items to support the use of counterfeit currency.

The female was released while police continue to investigate this incident.

The Orillia OPP and Orillia CSCU would like to remind local businesses and citizens alike to be cautions when accepting USD or large bills in Canadian Currency. Please take the steps to protect your interests by not accepting certain bills or deal with a financial institution.

The Orillia OPP continues to investigate the use of 100 and 20 dollar denominations in United States Currency within the City of Orillia. If anyone has information regarding counterfeit currency 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).