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LEBANON, Mo. (AP) - Four people have been arrested after an investigation uncovered a counterfeiting operation at a Lebanon motel.

The Lebanon Daily Record reported that the U.S. Secret Service and police uncovered a printer used to make bills in denominations below $50.

Authoring allege that a woman was printing the fake money so her male roommate could buy illegal drugs to sell. The counterfeit bills also were used to make purchases at a truck stop and restaurant.

The suspects were booked on suspicion of forgery. The investigation has been turned over to the Secret Service.