1 million forged US dollars from Gaza reportedly seized in Egypt
Date: 07 / 02 / 2008 Time: 15:53
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Bethlehem - Ma'an - Egyptian authorities have seized more than a million
dollars in forged US currency allegedly produced in the Gaza Strip since the
Gaza-Egypt border was toppled by Palestinian fighters two weeks ago,
Egyptian sources told Ma'an on Thursday.

The sources expect more counterfeit banknotes to be discovered, as hundreds
of dollars are being found every day. Egyptian merchants in towns bordering
Gaza, such as Al-Arish, Rafah and Sheikh Zwaid have helped investigators by
saving counterfeit bills.

Most of the forged bills are not being reused, as merchants have been warned
by the Egyptian government to double-check currency before accepting it.

The Egyptian security services refused to lay blame for the flood of forged
money until investigations have completed.

However, Egyptian reiterated on Thursday that the border with the Gaza Strip
will not again be violated again.