Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting
Summary
Two police officers in Lima, Peru, dressed as World Cup mascots helped arrest a suspected drug dealer during the opening match of the World Cup. They used the mascot costumes to approach the suspect without raising suspicion and found drugs and a gun at the scene.Key Facts
- The arrest happened during the World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.
- Police disguised themselves as Clutch (a bald eagle representing the USA) and Maple (a moose representing Canada).
- The suspect, Carlos Cabrera, 48 years old, was arrested after police broke down a door with a sledgehammer.
- Police found 2,524 packets of cocaine base and a gun in the operation.
- In Peru, possessing 5 to 50 grams of cocaine base can lead to 3 to 7 years in prison.
- Peru police have previously used costumes like the Grinch, Freddy Krueger, Deadpool, Wolverine, and Santa Claus in arrests.
- Earlier in 2024, an officer wore a bear costume with gifts to lure a female drug suspect out of her home.
- The costumes help police get close to suspects without them noticing the arrest plan.
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