In an operation that defied all expectations, an officer disguised as a capybara surprised and detained a drug dealer on Valentine's Day. The peculiar strategy of the authorities left more than one person open-mouthed and it quickly went viral. The idea emerged as part of a plan to dismantle a network operating in the city, taking advantage of the holiday to go unnoticed. The capybara, known for its peaceful nature and popularity on the internet, was the perfect disguise to approach the suspect without alerting him.
"People do not expect a capybara to be a police officer, which gives us an advantage to surprise criminals," said the officer in charge of the strategy.
The news of the drug dealer's detention by the "capybara of love" went viral. Social media filled with comments and memes about the curious operation. Some praised the creativity of the police, while others questioned the legality of the strategy. This Valentine's Day will be remembered by the detainee and all witnesses of the peculiar arrest.
In Nuevo Lurín, south of Lima, 1,774 packages of cocaine base and 420 grams of marijuana were seized, in addition to other items used in drug trafficking. The arrested individual was made available to the authorities and will face charges for drug trafficking. Colonel Pedro Riojas Tipto, head of the Green Squadron, explained that the use of the disguise was an effective strategy for interventions on special dates, taking advantage of the capybara's popularity on social media.
