Footage supplied by Peru's national police agency show the Grinch, dressed in Santa’s jacket, running down a street in southern Lima with a sledgehammer slung over his shoulder.

A sensational video from Peru is circulating online. The film shows the Grinch—the grumpy creature from the iconic holiday movie—arresting drug dealers. A Peruvian police officer took on the role of the green creature and led a raid on the headquarters of a drug cartel.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the beloved holiday 1966 classic, will air on television and available to stream on certain platforms this year.