Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two people following an investigation into the alleged manufacturing and use of counterfeit notes.

Detectives executed a search warrant at a Berwick address this on 6 September and seized items including counterfeit notes, a credit card and electrical equipment.

A man and woman were arrested at the scene.

The 41-year-old Berwick man was charged with 23 counts of obtain property by deception.

He appeared at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court today and has been bailed to reappear on 13 September.

A 39-year-old Berwick woman was charged with four counts of obtain property by deception and has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 9 November.