Sask. RCMP briefs: Counterfeit currency used at Creighton business, Highway 4 reopens

Counterfeit Canadian currency reportedly used at a Creighton business is now under investigation by RCMP.

Creighton RCMP officers were told counterfeit $50 bills had been used at the business on June 15.

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Police seized the bills, which all shared the same serial number: AHU5885903.

“Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public to remain vigilant when handling cash transactions and to be familiar with common indicators of counterfeit bills,” RCMP noted in a release.

Those common indicators include security elements that appear to be applied as stickers or overlays on bills; a different feeling than real bills and the ability to be easily damaged or ripped; different size, shape or colour than a typical bill; holographic images or numbers that do not match the bill denomination; and the possible presence of black lines or bars on the bills.

Creighton RCMP are continuing to investigate.

“In Canada, it is a criminal offence to knowingly use and recirculate a counterfeit bill,” RCMP stated in the release.

“If you come into contact with what you believe is counterfeit currency, please report it to your local RCMP detachment by calling 310-RCMP. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also report through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).”

Battlefords RCMP respond to rollover

A single-vehicle rollover brought Saskatchewan RCMP officers to Highway 4 early Tuesday morning, about eight kilometres south of North Battleford.

Officers received the report around 2:15 a.m. on June 16. Local fire and paramedics also responded and both occupants in the vehicle were taken to hospital by EMS. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, according to a release from RCMP.

Officers reduced Highway 4 to one lane for investigation, but both lanes are now open again, according to police.

RCMP are still investigating, alongside a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.