Man and woman arrested over counterfeit money operation on Gold Coast POLICE have nabbed a man and woman running a money counterfeiting operation out of a Surfers Paradise apartment on the Gold Coast. The 27-year-old Surfers Paradise man and 19-year-old Broadbeach Waters woman will front court today after police, working on a tip-off from the public, uncovered fake cash and items used to allegedly manufacture counterfeit currency yesterday afternoon. Chemicals used in the production of amphetamines were also found at the apartment. The man has been charged with possession of counterfeit currency, making counterfeit money or counterfeit securities, possession of drug utensils, and possession of precursor chemicals. The woman has been charged with five counts of uttering counterfeit currency and the pair will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today. Police investigations are continuing and business owners and small retail outlets are urged to be wary of large notes being used to purchase low value items. Anyone with information concerning the manufacturing and distribution of these notes can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppers.com.au.