Peruvian police carry out a drugs operation targeting a suspected drug dealer by disguising themselves as 2026 World Cup mascots. Multiple outlets report that officers wore mascot costumes as they approached the suspect’s home in an effort to avoid alerting him or drawing attention before they could search the property.
Al Jazeera and other coverage describe the tactic of using the World Cup-themed disguises to blend in and reduce suspicion in the area around the house. The Daily Mail also specifies the costumes used, reporting that officers dressed as “Maple the Moose” and “Clutch the Bald Eagle” during the approach. The reports characterize the disguise as part of the police strategy to conduct the raid without the suspect recognizing them as law enforcement.
While the sources agree on the use of the mascot disguises during the raid, they do not provide consistent additional details about the outcome of the operation in the excerpts provided. The reports focus primarily on the unusual method police use to reach the target and carry out the drugs-related investigation.
