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Police in Peru Use World Cup Mascots as Disguise in Raid

Lima police officers dressed as World Cup mascots Zayu the Jaguar and a US eagle to infiltrate a drugs raid.

13 Jun 2026 · 2d ago·1 source

According to The Guardian — Football, the unusual tactic was used to catch suspects off guard in a recent operation. The mascots were reportedly used as a disguise to gain entry into the premises. It is unclear if the tactic was successful in apprehending the suspects.

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