Two Peruvian women accused of alleged drug trafficking got more than they bargained for when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their arrests.
Police footage of the raid showed a giant teddy bear holding up gifts outside the women's home, while another agent held a heart-covered sign reading "You are my reason to smile."
One of the women rushed down the stairs to receive her offering.
But love can be deceiving, and the cuddly bear quickly sprang into action, tackling her to the ground.
The second woman was arrested inside.
"It was a surprise operation for them as part of the day of love," the disguised agent later told AFP.
Police said the women, a mother and daughter, were part of a gang called "the drug cheats." They used to sell cocaine paste and marijuana from their home in Lima's northern San Martin de Porres district.
Hundreds of packages of drugs were seized at the location.
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) has become adept at disguises and operations launched on special dates to try to deceive and trap criminals.
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