Peruvian Police's 'Grupo Terna' surprise parade-goers with undercover disguises

Agents of Peru's National Police (PNP) Grupo Terna unit captured public attention during the 2026 Great Civic-Military Parade with their distinctive undercover disguises. The officers, known for their ability to blend into various environments, appeared dressed as a schoolchild, a homeless person, a tiger, and a teddy bear, among other characters.

Their presence on Avenida Brasil, where thousands gathered for the traditional Fiestas Patrias ceremony, drew smiles, applause, and numerous photographs. The public display also served as an opportunity for the PNP to explain the purpose behind these unconventional costumes. The disguises are a key strategy for the Grupo Terna, allowing officers to infiltrate criminal environments unnoticed and gather intelligence to combat crime effectively.

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The use of disguises responds to an infiltration technique that allows Grupo Terna members to go unnoticed during their interventions.

The Grupo Terna, established in 2012 as part of the Escuadrón Verde, focuses on intelligence and infiltration to combat crimes affecting citizens. According to Technician Honorio José, agents undergo specialized training, developing skills in persuasion and mimicry to adapt to different social contexts. This preparation ensures they can effectively carry out their missions in operations against robbery, theft, and other illicit activities.

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Their main mission consists of combating crimes that affect citizens through intelligence and infiltration actions in environments where criminal organizations operate.