Dyfed-Powys Police officers in Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye are warning shop owners and workers to be vigilant after a number of fraudulent £20 notes were found to be in circulation in the area.

A post on the Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye Facebook page said:

“Please be aware there are reports of counterfeit £20 notes in circulation. The notes start with BL20. With a watermark indicating Media Money. Please report either online or by calling 101.”