The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibian Police (NamPol) have, in a joint statement, cautioned members of the public to be vigilant against counterfeit banknotes.

The two institutions' reaction comes after two Namibian citizens and a Rwandan national were found using fake banknotes at the Central Shops in Katutura, Windhoek, and were subsequently arrested through an intelligence operation.

Law enforcement officials also confiscated all equipment used to produce the fake notes.

The suspects have appeared in court and are remanded in police custody.

The public is urged to acquaint themselves with the security features of the Namibian banknotes and immediately report any suspicious currency either to the central bank or the Namibian Police.