Peru police disguised as World Cup mascots capture alleged drug trafficker in Lima
Peruvian officers used disguises of the official mascots of the 2026 World Cup to arrest an alleged drug trafficker in Lima during the tournament's opening match.
Peru police disguised as World Cup mascots capture alleged drug trafficker in Lima
During the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, officers from Peru's National Police conducted a covert operation in Lima using disguises of the tournament's official mascots to capture an alleged drug trafficker.
The arrest took place as millions of people across the country followed the broadcast of the opening encounter. The uniformed officers took advantage of the World Cup euphoria and festive atmosphere to camouflage themselves among supporters without raising suspicion.
The arrested individual is identified as a member of an organisation dedicated to the illegal drug trafficking. Peruvian authorities planned the intervention to coincide with the opening day, a time when the streets of the capital register higher public attendance and criminals may lower their guard.
Peru is one of the world's leading cocaine-producing countries, which is why its law enforcement agencies frequently conduct operations against drug trafficking networks. On this occasion, the creativity of the officers in disguising themselves as characters from the planet's most important sporting event allowed them to surprise their target.
Source: El Imparcial
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