1.2 million fake euros seized in Bogota

Europol announced Monday the seizure of 1.2 million euros, and 312 million pesos, in counterfeit bank notes from an illegal printing shop in Bogota.

The fake money was discovered in a joint operation between Colombian and Spanish police, and European police agency Europol, on January 27.

The money was intended for distribution in Europe, and was discovered alongside a printing machine, printing plates, and other counterfeiting materials.

A 49-year-old Colombian was arrested in the operation.

Colombia signed a co-operation agreement with Europol in 2004, and since then several joint operations have been carried out.

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