Detective Sergeant Tony Langer said police allegedly found counterfeit $50 notes after a vehicle stop in Mandurah on November 13.
He said the fake money was of a reasonable quality, so people should check their money carefully and report any irregularities.
A replica gun, knives, masks and 8g of methylamphetamine were allegedly found in the vehicle.
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