Busted by Mascots! Peruvian Cops Disguised as 2026 World Cup Eagles and Moose Take Down Drug Trafficker

Peruvian police executed a creative and highly effective undercover operation in Lima on Thursday, dressing as the official 2026 World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple to arrest a suspected drug trafficker. Video footage released by authorities shows officers in the anthropomorphic bald eagle and moose costumes dramatically breaking through a metal door before detaining the suspect, who was reportedly an avid soccer fan. This clever disguise allowed them to blend in and get close without raising suspicion.

The raid resulted in significant seizures, including 2,524 packets of cocaine base paste, additional grams of cocaine and marijuana, a firearm, ammunition, and cash. Police Colonel Carlos Alcantara Obregon explained that the mascot costumes were part of a strategic intelligence plan. Peruvian police have a reputation for using elaborate disguises in operations, previously appearing as superheroes, holiday characters, and even animals.

This successful bust highlights strong law enforcement tactics that keep communities safer from the scourge of illegal drugs. While this operation took place in Peru, it echoes the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to backing the police and aggressively combating drug trafficking at home and abroad. America First policies under President Trump continue to prioritize dismantling cartels and protecting citizens from deadly narcotics like fentanyl.