Police in Nanchang, China, have shown impressive efficiency by recovering 120,000 yuan (about $17,420) in cash that a man accidentally threw away thinking it was garbage.
The man placed a package containing the money in the trash by mistake. By the time he realised his error, the garbage had already been collected by waste management workers. Panicked, he immediately called the police for help.
Officers responded quickly and launched a fast search operation. They traced the missing cash to an elderly scrap collector who had picked up the bag from the trash. The police contacted the collector’s family and successfully recovered the full amount in good condition.
The entire operation, from the first emergency call to the complete recovery of the money, took only 90 minutes. The man was overjoyed and thankful to the police for their swift action.
This incident has gone viral on Chinese social media, with many people praising the police for their quick response and professionalism. The story highlights how even small mistakes can be fixed with timely help and good coordination between citizens and authorities.
Such rapid recovery cases are rare and have brought smiles to many online, showing the efficiency of local police in handling unusual situations.
