DEVELOPING: Undercover São Paulo police officers dressed in alien costumes and “Scream” film masks arrested a man possessing several stolen mobile phones at a street party during the city's carnival, according to AFP. The arrest occurred in the reporting window from 4:45:41 PM to 5:16:03 PM UTC on February 11, 2026. The officers infiltrated the carnival event to target phone thieves, capturing the suspect amid the festivities. AFP reported the incident in a post on X, highlighting the creative disguises used by the police. No additional details on the number of phones recovered, the suspect's identity, or further arrests were provided in the AFP report. The operation aligns with heightened security measures during São Paulo's carnival celebrations.
