Ecuadorian Police Seize $350,000 in Counterfeit Cash in Sucumbíos
The National Police of Ecuador carried out a major operation in the province of Sucumbíos, located in the north of the country. During the police action, named "Apollo 21," authorities managed to confiscate a large amount of counterfeit money. In total, officers found $350,000 in bills that were not authentic.
As a result of this intervention, authorities detained a man suspected of being involved in the manufacture or distribution of this money. The police explained that these types of operations are fundamental to protecting the economy of citizens and preventing counterfeit bills from entering the region's commercial system.
Sucumbíos is a strategic zone due to its geographical location near the border. For this reason, security forces have increased surveillance in the area to combat financial crimes and organized crime. In this specific case, intelligence work allowed the money to be located before it was used.
The detained suspect is already in custody and at the disposal of the justice system for the corresponding investigations. Authorities will continue working to determine if there are more people involved in this counterfeiting network at a national level.
Finally, the police recommend that the population carefully check high-denomination bills and report any suspicious activity immediately. This operation represents a significant step forward in the fight against crime in the country's border sector.