The local GNR and PSP police detained yesterday in Abrigada, Alenquer, three men of gipsy origin who were trying to buy two Lusitano horses with counterfeit pesetas.
The detainees had in their possession approximately eight million counterfeit pesetas (approximately 40.000 euros) and one of them had in his possession an illegal rifle which was confiscated by the local police.
The set up was mounted by the local police, as they were aware that the men had bought elsewhere horses with false currency.