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Undercover Cops in Costumes Foil Carnival Cellphone Thieves

2/17/2026

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Undercover police in São Paulo arrested three cellphone thieves during a carnival, using costumes from Scooby Doo, Squid Games, and Money Heist.
Officers seized at least eight stolen phones and returned them to their owners.
The operation is part of Brazil's Operation Tracking, which has previously used disguises such as Ghostbusters to catch criminals.
The initiative aims to reduce cellphone theft during large events.

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Undercover police in São Paulo arrested three cellphone thieves during a carnival, using costumes from Scooby Doo, Squid Games, and Money Heist.
Officers seized at least eight stolen phones and returned them to their owners.
The operation is part of Brazil's Operation Tracking, which has previously used disguises such as Ghostbusters to catch criminals.
The initiative aims to reduce cellphone theft during large events.