Event Brief
Peruvian police use World Cup mascots in drug sting
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: Two Peruvian officers disguised as World Cup mascots helped arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima.
WHO: Peruvian police officers (Green Squadron) and Col. Carlos Alcántara
WHAT: Officers in World Cup mascot costumes broke down a door and arrested a suspected drug dealer, capturing evidence at the scene.
WHEN: Jun 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
WHERE: Lima, Peru
WHY: They used the disguise to approach and apprehend a suspected drug dealer identified through intelligence as a World Cup fan.
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