Thief Arrested at Bus Station by Undercover Officer

A 22-year-old wanted thief was arrested in Porto Alegre, Brazil, by a police officer disguised as Santa Claus while he attempted to buy bus tickets to evade capture. The suspect was on the run for aggravated robbery and had a history of drug smuggling. Authorities intercepted him at the city’s main bus station on December 23 after receiving intelligence about his plans to travel with false documents. He was taken into custody and remains in prison.

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