Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting
Summary
Brazilian police used disguises, wearing costumes like Captain America and Batman, to catch phone thieves during the Rio Carnival. They arrested two people with a history of crimes and recovered five stolen phones.Key Facts
- Brazilian police dressed as characters like Captain America and Batman to blend in at the Rio Carnival.
- The operation targeted phone thefts, a common issue during the festival.
- Officers arrested two people, who had 30 previous criminal records between them.
- Police recovered five stolen phones in the Santa Teresa neighborhood.
- The Rio Carnival is a major event that attracts many visitors, leading to more petty crimes.
- The arrests are part of "Operation Tracking," which focuses on tackling phone theft and resale.
- Over 13,000 stolen devices have been found, with about 4,400 returned to their owners.
- Similar tactics using costumes have been used by police in other Latin American countries like Peru.
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