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Peru police use World Cup mascot costumes to catch drug suspect

Peruvian police dressed as World Cup mascots to arrest a drug suspect last week.

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Monday, 15 June 2026 at 14:08 UTC
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Peruvian police officers detained a suspect by dressing up as World Cup mascots during the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The unusual raid was part of a new strategy to combat drug trafficking, allowing officers to get close without raising suspicion. The detainee, 48-year-old Carlos Cabrera, was found with drugs and a firearm. The 'Green Squad' police unit has previously used costumes like capybaras, Deadpool, and the Grinch for arrests.
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