Here is a summary of the latest police and emergency services news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Three charged over counterfeit $50 notes

Three women have been arrested for allegedly passing counterfeit notes. Police will allege that the women passed counterfeit $50 notes at six businesses including fast food outlets and service stations in the southern suburbs.

The offences occurred between 20 July and 21 July in Noarlunga Downs, Noarlunga Centre, Seaford, Seaford Meadows and Morphett Vale.

Police were able to identify the suspects through CCTV and they attended at two separate homes in Seaford Meadows to conduct a search.

As a result, police located an amount of drugs and cash along with counterfeit notes and false IDs.

Three Seaford Meadows women, two aged 26 and a third aged 45 were arrested and charged with theft and unlawful possession.

All three were bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 9 September.

Police are asking local businesses to be vigilant when receiving cash and take the time to inspect any money to ensure it is legitimate.

To determine if a suspect note is counterfeit, it is best to compare it with a note that is known to be genuine.

Anyone who receives counterfeit money can contact police on 131 444 or attend their local police station to report the matter.

Handle the note as little as possible and store it in an envelope. Check any CCTV for footage of the suspect and provide police with any other relevant information such as description of the suspect, anyone else they were with, and their vehicle.

For more information about how to detect counterfeit notes please see the information on the Reserve Bank of Australia website.

Police ask anyone with information that may assist the investigation or about the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit money to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online. You can remain anonymous.

Traffic Report

At about 6pm on Thursday 30 July police stopped a 52-year-old Kingscote man on Telegraph Road, KI, to drug test the driver. The man tested positive to driving with methamphetamine in his system, his sample will be sent to Forensic Science SA for further analysis.

People urged to rethink travel to Queensland

Due to the concerns around the current situation transpiring in Queensland, the State Coordinator, Commissioner Grant Stevens has advised South Australians considering travel to and from Queensland to assess their need to travel against the implications of possible increasing restrictions in the future.

To prevent a second wave of COVID-19, it is possible travel restrictions may be imposed in the future which will result in people entering from Queensland being required to undergo mandatory testing and self-quarantining for 14 days on arrival.

At this time, no decision has been made regarding the re-introduction of travel restrictions, nor is there any date being considered. The situation in Queensland will continue to be monitored.