Criminal Code Act

Section 159

Any person who without lawful authority or excuse, the proof Of which lies on him imports or receives into Nigeria any counterfeit 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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