Three charged in fake Scottish banknotes probe

Three men have been charged into the use of fake Scottish banknotes across Yorkshire and Derbyshire following a police investigation.

The trio, all from Galway in Ireland, have been charged with conspiracy to have custody or control of a thing knowing it was a counterfeit currency note and are due to appear at Leeds Crown Court next month.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Chesterfield.

Officers have urged retailers to be vigilant.

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