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A man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly tried to use fake $50 bills at a Walgreens store in Woodway, Texas. The incident happened in the 8900 block of Woodway Drive. According to police, Walgreens staff noticed something strange when the man handed over the bills. They quickly realized the $50 notes were counterfeit and called law enforcement. Woodway police responded to the store and arrested the man without any trouble. Officers said they recovered two fake $50 bills from the scene. Investigators believe the man knowingly tried to use the fake cash. He was taken into custody and is now facing charges related to forgery. Authorities have not released the name of the man yet. They are still looking into whether he may have used or planned to use counterfeit money at other locations. The police are reminding all store workers and the public to be alert when handling cash. If anyone suspects a bill might be fake, they should contact the police or Secret Service immediately. No one was injured during the arrest, and Walgreens staff are cooperating with the investigation. The case is now in the hands of local prosecutors, and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
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