Peruvian Police Capture Drug Trafficker Disguised as World Cup Mascots

Peruvian police officers, taking advantage of the suspect's passion for soccer, managed to arrest an alleged drug trafficker by entering disguised as Clutch and Maple, the World Cup mascots.

Marina Valcárcel | Sat, 06/13/2026 - 09:28
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Peruvian police capture drug trafficker disguised as World Cup mascots.
Peruvian police capture drug trafficker disguised as World Cup mascots.

The National Police of Peru deployed an ingenious plan to apprehend a suspected drug trafficker in Lima. Aware of his passion for soccer, they showed up at his residence disguised as Clutch and Maple, two of the World Cup mascots. After a chase, they managed to capture him in possession of weapons and drugs.

The strategic plan

Following extensive intelligence work that revealed the individual's passion for soccer, the Green Squadron decided to take action. Disguised as the striking mascots, the agents entered the suspect's home in Lima. The operation, which involved forcing entry through the access door, concluded with the arrest on the upper floor of the building.

Arrest and seizure

During a subsequent search, the police found a pistol, a knife, and various illegal substances in the individual's house. The arrest was successfully carried out, putting an end to the activities of the alleged criminal. This unusual scene, with the World Cup mascots interrupting the operation, occurred amid global attention to the football tournament.

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