WATCH: Undercover Cop in Grinch Costume Busts Peruvian Drug Gang in Christmas-Themed Raid

"I hate Christmas and criminals."

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WATCH: Undercover Cop in Grinch Costume Busts Peruvian Drug Gang
A Peruvian police officer, dressed as the Grinch, led the "Green Squadron" operation leading to the arrest of three drug traffickers. AP via YouTube

A Peruvian police officer disguised as the Grinch helmed a successful raid against a suspected drug trafficking ring in southern Lima after infiltrating a public Christmas event in character.

The officer, part of the Green Squadron, a specialized unit of Peru's Special Operations Division, went "unnoticed" in the San Bartolo neighborhood after participating in a Christmas-themed community event, ABC reported. The clever ruse allowed law enforcement to maintain a low profile before launching the raid.

A video released by authorities shows the Grinch, dressed in a Santa suit, smashing through the access door of the house and uncovering drugs and cash during the search.

"The presence of the Grinch went unnoticed," said Colonel Carlos Lopez Aedo, head of the Green Squadron. "He initiated the operation by breaking the door, and we captured three drug traffickers."

Police seized packages of cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine paste, along with precision tools like scales and strainers.

The operation is part of a creative approach used by Peruvian law enforcement, who often dress as famous characters during holiday periods to carry out undercover operations. Previous raids have featured officers disguised as superheroes and horror icons like Freddy Krueger.

After the raid, the Grinch stayed true to character, declaring, "I hate Christmas and criminals."

Originally published by Latin Times.

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