Facebook users try to claim ‘lost’ $1.6M; Australian police fire back with humor

If you’ve somehow lost a cool $1.6 million in Australia, this may be your suitcase:

But if you do claim it, it isn’t likely that it will be given to you. The Australian Federal Police found the stash in a warehouse where drugs are said to be imported from, so chances are this money was from some shady dealings.

Still, this hasn’t stopped some people on Facebook from trying to claim it’s theirs. Thankfully, Australian law enforcement has both intelligence and humor:

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

Some tried to ask nicely, but were still unsuccessful:

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

One tried an age-old Internet scam that the police simply weren’t falling for:

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

The Internet-savvy cops proved that besides crime-busting, they also know their memes:

Image: Screen grab via Facebook/@ausfedpolice

For those wondering where the money will go, the cops won’t keep it for themselves either. According to law, the confiscated cash will be “reinvested into the community through a variety of means including local crime prevention, law enforcement, drug treatment and diversionary measures across Australia.” JB

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