Police Disguise as World Cup Mascots to Arrest Drug Dealer in Peru
In a creative operation, Peruvian police disguised as World Cup mascots arrested a suspected drug dealer during the tournament's opening match. The arrest led to the seizure of over 2,500 packets of cocaine base and a firearm.
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