During the operational phase, 174 parcels containing counterfeit currency were seized, triggering 144 new police investigations into the criminal networks responsible. A total of 148 130 counterfeit items were intercepted, including 134 949 euro banknotes and coins, 9 186 British pounds, and 3 595 US dollars.The vast majority of the seized items were altered-design banknotes, often referred to as ‘movie…
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