This unusual episode occurred in the Peruvian capital and quickly became viral. An agent of the National Police of Peru dressed in a capybara costume to surprise and stop a repeat offender.
The operation took place on Thursday, February 13, in Lima, and was supported by two agents carrying bags of “gifts”. The disguise served to attract the suspect out of the house, where he was immediately detained.
In Peru, it is common for people to fantasize to celebrate special dates, and the police took this tradition to perform a creative and effective approach. According to Colonel Pedro Rojas, responsible for the police “green squad”, at the detainee’s residence, large amounts of cocaine and cannabis were found.
The detention, recorded on video, quickly spread through social networks, with many users commenting on the unusual but successful form, as the operation was conducted.
