A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch, a grumpy green-furred villain, arrested a suspected drug trafficker in the South American nation's capital just days before Christmas.
Three suspects were arrested in an operation in San Bartolo, Lima, according to a video posted online by the Peruvian National Police.
“In a sophisticated operation, Green Force investigators identified La Coneja, alias La Reina del Sur, and alleged members of the La Mafia de San Bartolo gang, which was dedicated to drug trafficking. , Pote has been arrested,” police in State X posted. “A variety of drugs were seized.”
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The Grinch poses with suspected drug dealers. A Peruvian police officer dressed as a Christmas villain helped bust a suspected human trafficker. (Peruvian National Police)
Video footage shows officers using what appeared to be a sledgehammer to walk down the street dressed as the infamous Christmas villain with a little heart, before breaking down the front door of a home to gain entry.
The suspects were arrested and the “Grinch” scavenged various items in the home, finding what authorities said were illegal drugs and other items related to drug trafficking.
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A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch goes to bust a suspected drug dealer. (Peruvian National Police)
According to the State Department, Peru is the world's second-largest producer of cocaine and a coca-growing country.
“The majority of cocaine produced in Peru is shipped to South American countries for domestic consumption or for shipment to Europe, the United States, East Asia, and Mexico,” the State Department website states. are.
The Peruvian National Police has conducted similar operations in the past.
“Grinch” breaking down the door (Peruvian National Police)
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