Police in Argentina have arrested two young men for allegedly attempting to rob a plain clothed police woman in street.

The two, who were Motorcycle muggers trying to mug the woman on find out that she was a police officer after she pulls out a gun for protection.

The incident happened in Buenos Aires on June 12 2024 in the country.

In a viral footage, one of the thieves jumped off the bike and started moving towards her, the woman could be seen reaching for her firearm.

She then let off a shot, hitting the mugger who jumped at her. The thieves, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were caught when the one who was hit was forced to get treatment at a hospital.

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