An unusual police operation ended with the capture of two disguised characters, generating a viral debate and memes on the internet.
Viral videos are transformed into a social thermometer and expose phenomena that mix humor, protest and political controversy. In a matter of minutes, an unusual scene can travel the world and awaken all kinds of reactions, from laughter to debates on on the limits of power and freedom.
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That was the case of a Arrest in Moldavia which unleashed thousands of comments and shared online. History not only involves police already manifest, but also to Fantasy characters They ended in a patrolman, starring in one of the most surprising images of the year.


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Labubu and Pokémon were arrested for protests in Moldova
Disguised people went to a demonstration in support of the leader of the Autonomous Region of Gagauzia, Yevenia Gutsul, sentenced to 7 years in prison.
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The reason for the arrest of the characters that went viral
During a protest in support of the leader Yevenia Gutsul, the Moldova Police made a decision that caught global attention: to detain three people disguised as Pikachu, Labubu and a polar bear. The incident occurred in the middle of a tense political climate, since the regional leader had been sentenced to Seven years in prison So many consider a persecution with political background.
The operation was registered in a video that was disseminated massively in social networks. In the images the agents are observed escorting the characters to the patrolman, while those present shouted “Freedom for Pokémon!”. The ironic tone of the protesters turned the scene into a show loaded with symbolism.
The arrest quickly became a global trend. For many users, the episode reflected the mixture between political repression and an almost comic show, which multiplied its ability to attract international attention.
Beyond the anecdote, the situation highlighted how Moldova protests find new forms of expression, even through costumes that transform the claim into a creative and striking act.
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