Police find counterfeit money operation in Rochester

Published 10:53 am Monday, November 19, 2012

ROCHESTER — Rochester police say they’ve uncovered evidence of a counterfeit money operation.

Four people were arrested over the weekend after officers obtained a search warrant for a home. Police say officers had gone to the home to serve a felony warrant and discovered evidence of the money-making operation. Police have not yet provided details on what was seized.

Reports of counterfeit bills have surfaced recently in Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Red Wing and Byron.

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In early September, Wal-Mart in Rochester received $260 in counterfeit $20 bills in one transaction.