New Delhi, June 14 -- Police in Peru have attracted international attention after deploying officers dressed as official 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots to apprehend a suspected drug dealer in the capital city of Lima.

The unusual operation took place during the opening stages of the 2026 World Cup and involved members of Peru's Green Squadron, a specialist police unit known for using creative disguises during undercover missions. Officers dressed as Clutch, the bald eagle representing the United States, and Maple, the moose representing Canada, approached the suspect before carrying out a coordinated raid.

According to authorities, the suspect, identified as 48-year-old Carlos Cabrera, was believed to be an avid football supporter caught u...