Ten people were arrested on Tuesday at different parts of Matungulu sub-county in Machakos County while dealing in fake money.
Some of those arrested were ambushed by police in areas where they make the money. One of them was arrested in Kithimani market then led the police to Kyaume market the rest were arrested.
According to the head of police in Matungulu sub-county Joseph Chesire, the suspects used a variety of chemicals to make the fake money.
Chesire said police are working to ensure residents are not cheated by law breakers making fake notes in the area.
He also argued the residents to cooperate with the police and report any people found possessing fake money.
Chesire advised business owners in the area to buy detectors of fake money to assist in recognizing any fake money presented by a customer.
Many residents in the area are educating each other on how to recognize fake notes in order to avoid losses due to the fake notes circulating in the area.
Chesire said the suspects were held in Oldonyo Sabuk police station.