Peru police officer Dressed as the Grinch, a sinister, green-furred villain, he arrested suspected drug dealers in the South American country's capital days before Christmas.
The operation, which took place in San Bartolo in Lima, resulted in the arrest of three suspects, according to a video posted online by the Peruvian National Police.
“In an ingenious operation, agents of the Green Squad arrested aliases La Reina del Sur, La Coneja and Bute, alleged members of the gang La Mafia di San Bartolo, dedicated to drug trafficking,” a police site in the X states. “Various amounts 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 catch alleged traffickers. (National Police of Peru)
Using what appeared to be a sledgehammer, the officer walked down the street dressed as the popular Christmas villain with a little heart before breaking down the front door of the home and entering, according to video footage.
The suspects were arrested, and the Grinch was seen rummaging through various items in the house before finding what authorities said was Illegal drugs And other matters related to drug trafficking.
A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch is on his way to arrest suspected drug dealers. (National Police of Peru)
Peru is the world's second-largest cocaine producer and coca grower, according to the World Health Organization Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The majority of cocaine produced in Peru is transported to South American countries for domestic consumption, or for subsequent shipment to Europe, the United States, East Asia and Mexico,” the State Department website said.
Peru's National Police Forces have carried out similar operations in the past.
The Grinch breaks through the door (National Police of Peru)
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