Peruvian police officer dressed as Grinch arrests drug gang members in creative raid
timesnownews.com — December 25, 2024, 01:01 AM UTC
A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch led a raid in Lima, targeting the "La Mafia de San Bartolo" drug gang. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of cocaine and drug-related items. The raid took place just before Christmas in the San Bartolo area. The officer used a sledgehammer to break into a home, where police found illegal drugs. The operation was shared on social media by the Peruvian National Police. This raid is part of a trend in Peru, where police have used disguises in past operations. In October 2023, officers dressed as horror movie characters for a similar drug bust. Peru continues to face challenges as the second-largest cocaine producer in the world.