Brazil's police go undercover as Power Rangers to arrest pickpockets during Carnival
SAO PAULO — It's morphin' time for Brazil's police.
Dozens of officers have camouflaged among revelers during Carnival festivities to arrest pickpockets in metropolis Sao Paulo dressed as clowns, priests and even characters from the Power Rangers TV series.
On Tuesday, Sao Paulo Gov. Tarcisio de Freitas published on his social media channels a video of two officers dressed as videogame characters Mario and Luigi as they arrested a suspect.
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