Peruvian police disguise themselves as World Cup mascots for drug raid
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Key Points:
- Peruvian police conducted a raid in Lima disguised as the 2026 World Cup mascots, Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose, to arrest a man involved in drug trafficking.
- The operation was based on intelligence that the suspect was a passionate football fan, allowing officers to approach him without raising suspicion.
- During the raid, police recovered packets of white powder and a firearm, successfully apprehending the suspect.
- This creative approach follows previous instances where Peruvian police used costumes, such as a capybara outfit and Marvel superheroes, to make arrests.
- Peru did not qualify for the current World Cup and last participated in the tournament in 2018.