National Guard Units Dismantle Counterfeiting Ring in Utique, Bizerte
National Guard units in Utique, Bizerte Governorate, have dismantled a counterfeiting ring composed of three minors, aged 16 and 17, involved in the falsification of Tunisian banknotes.
Key Facts:
- During the operation, the first minor was intercepted with a counterfeit 10-dinar bill in their possession.
- Investigations quickly led to the identification and arrest of the two other accomplices.
- Searches yielded seized counterfeit money, a color printer, and cutting tools at the home of one of the minors.
Legal Proceedings:
- Following consultation with the public prosecutor's office, two of the minors were placed in detention, while the third was held for presentation, pending their appearance before the prosecutor.
- The case highlights the efforts of the National Guard to combat counterfeiting and protect the Tunisian economy.
