Scramble Rp 24.5 billion scattered on the Road of Hong Kong

Scramble Rp 24.5 billion scattered on the Road of Hong Kong

The Hong Kong driver, pedestrian, taxi drivers, and people in the area directly down into the street to take the money, then insert into each bag.

Paper money more than HKD 15.23 million or equivalent to Rp 24.5 billion in the fall of armored van that took him.

When the road is crowded because there are many people who are shopping for Christmas. Broadcast of the television station showed pedestrians scurrying into the street to scramble take money scattered in the wind. Perhaps, they thought, it is sustenance and Christmas gifts that arrive early.

The police came to secure the money by using the complete equipment. Start helmets, bulletproof vest, to the rifle.

Unfortunately, despite trying as soon as possible to secure the location, most of the money has disappeared. Finally, they made the announcement to the residents.

"Whoever finds the paper money (which dropped) should return it to the police as soon as possible. Or, they will be accused of theft," police said.

The penalty can be up to 10 years in prison. The results were quite remarkable announcement. At noon, people began to return the money they take. Total returned reach HKD 3.6 million (Rp 5.8 billion).

Police Chief Wan Siu-hung explained, then the driver is not aware that his car's rear door open. Brought money box fell and scattered all the way to the destination location. The driver reportedly been driving for half an hour before it finally reached the intended location.

"Once you arrive at the destination, they find that the door (rear) open," said Wan. The police will track sheets that are still missing and has not returned it by using the serial number of these bills. (AFP / CNN )