In 1985, US Marshals & DC cops tricked 101 fugitives with fake Redskins game tickets in "Operation Flagship." Posing as cheerleaders & mascots, they arrested criminals expecting a Super Bowl trip, nabbing murderers & more in a legendary sting. Cost: $22K, no injuries. pic.twitter.com/5FobqJr5OY

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