Guwahati, July 4 -- Guwahati Police have seized fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 13.5 lakh in two separate operations conducted by Dispur Police Station, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Tabu Ram Pegu said on Saturday, adding that investigations are underway to identify the source of the counterfeit notes and dismantle the network behind the racket.

Speaking to reporters, DCP Pegu said the operations were carried out on June 30 and July 1 based on specific intelligence inputs.

"The Dispur Police Station in Guwahati conducted two successful operations on June 30 and July 1, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of Rs 13.5 lakh in fake currency, along with other incriminating items. Two cases ha...