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Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting
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During Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, Brazilian police officers disguised themselves in costumes, including characters like Jason Voorhees and Batman, to combat phone theft. The undercover operation, part of the state's "Operation Tracking" initiative, led to the arrest of two suspects in the Santa Teresa neighborhood after a drone spotted them stealing a phone. Police recovered five stolen phones, which will be returned to their owners. The arrested individuals had a combined 30 criminal records, and the woman attempted to evade arrest by pretending to be pregnant. "Operation Tracking" aims to reduce mobile phone theft and resale, and has resulted in thousands of devices being located and returned.

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Rio de Janeiro

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