The Police in Mpigi have arrested 5 people for alleged possession of counterfeit money worth 5.7million shillings.

These were intercepted at Buwama Mpigi on their way to Mbarara with 20,000 and 50,000 counterfeit notes

The police spokesman equator region, Phillip Mukasa says they acted after receiving intelligence information that the suspects were heading to Mbarara town.

They then staged road blocks along the way.

The 5 were driving in an Ipsum car Reg. number UAP 761F

Mukasa says that the suspects are held at Buwama police and will be charged with being in possession of counterfeit money.