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Brazilian Police Disguise as Power Rangers to Nab Thieves During Carnival

Undercover officers in Sao Paulo recover stolen phones and arrest suspects using creative costumes to blend with revelers.

  • Police in Sao Paulo dressed as Power Rangers and other costumes to conduct undercover operations during Carnival celebrations.
  • Officers arrested six suspects and recovered 23 stolen cell phones, targeting organized gangs exploiting large crowds.
  • A viral video showed officers in Power Ranger costumes apprehending a thief, drawing cheers and chants from onlookers.
  • Governor Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas praised the operation, sharing footage online and referencing the popular 1990s TV show.
  • This creative policing method has been credited with reducing festival-related crimes, repeating a similar strategy used in previous years.
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