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Lion Dancer Cops Nab Wanted Thief
19 Feb
Summary
- Police used a lion dance disguise to catch a suspect.
- The suspect was wanted for multiple theft charges.
- A hidden camera was used in the lion's head.

In a highly unusual operation, Thai police officers successfully apprehended a 33-year-old man wanted for multiple theft charges. The officers went undercover at a temple fair in Nonthaburi, ingeniously disguised as a traditional lion dance troupe. This cultural performance, typically seen during Lunar New Year celebrations, provided the perfect cover for the sting operation. The suspect had a history of offenses, having been arrested twice before for theft. To ensure the apprehension, police hid a secret camera within the head of the lion costume. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody by the authorities.