Calgarians swarm intersection as hundreds of $20 bills scatter the road

Calgarians swarmed an intersection in the city’s SE on Tuesday morning as hundreds of $20 bills took over the street.

According to a Calgary Police spokesperson, officers spotted multiple people attempting to gather large amounts of $20 just before 11 am on Tuesday. They were travelling on 68th Street SE when they noticed the commotion on the road near Applewood Drive.

In total, officers collected approximately $5,000. 

It is not yet known where the cash came from, and Calgary Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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