VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 56-year-old man is in custody after police say he used fake money at a South Valley fireworks stand.
Mark Ananian allegedly used a counterfeit $50 bill to buy fireworks in Visalia.
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Police say he has a history of passing counterfeit bills in the Visalia and Tulare areas.
After receiving a tip from the public, officers located and arrested Ananian.
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They say he had three warrants for his arrest.
Police are advising business owners to pay close attention when handling money and check bills for a watermark and the security thread.