In Rio de Janeiro, plush toys have become the latest enemy in the city's ongoing battle against crime. The police recently carried out a series of search warrants targeting claw machines, which are believed to be illegal gambling devices. While children and adults alike enjoy the thrill of playing these machines, the police argue that they are nothing more than games of chance, similar to slot machines. In their raid, the police seized not only the machines themselves but also laptops, tablets, and even a firearm.
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