Criminal Code Act

Section 158

Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, the proof of which lies on him, exports or puts on board of a vessel or vehicle of any kind for the purpose of being exported from Nigeria, any counterfeit current coin whatever, knowing it to be counterfeit, is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.

A person found committing the offence may be arrested without warrant.

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