Texas police surprise man with Thanksgiving turkey instead of ticket

EDCOUCH, Texas - Police officers surprised a man in Edcouch, Texas, with two turkeys in a traffic stop with a difference ahead of Thanksgiving.

A video posted by the City of Edcouch shows the officers asking the man to step out of his car, suggesting that they might give him a ticket.

They then ask, "Do you want a ticket or a turkey for Thanksgiving?" before handing two birds to the appreciative motorist.

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