**BREAKING: MASSACHUSETTS POLICE DEPLOY CRACKER ARMY TO CAPTURE ROGUE PIG**
In a bizarre incident that has left residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, in stitches, local law enforcement was forced to deploy an unconventional tactic to apprehend a loose pig that had been terrorizing the town.
According to eyewitnesses, the pig, described as “a behemoth of a swine” with a penchant for snacking on garden gnomes, had been evading capture for hours. That was until the Worcester Police Department hatched a plan to use the most unlikely of heroes: Saltine crackers.
“We were at a loss for what to do,” said Chief of Police, John Smith. “We tried everything from tranquilizers to donuts, but this pig was like a Houdini. That’s when we remembered that pigs love crackers. We mean, who doesn’t love crackers?”
Armed with an arsenal of Saltine crackers, a team of brave officers set out to lure the pig into custody. And lure it they did. The pig, whose name has been dubbed “Hamhock” by locals, was seen making a beeline for the crackers, its ears perked up and its snout twitching with excitement.
“It was like a scene from a cartoon,” said Officer Jane Doe, who was part of the cracker deployment team. “The pig was literally drooling in anticipation. We were a little worried it might explode from excitement.”
As the pig approached, officers began to strategically place the crackers on the ground, creating a trail that led directly to a waiting livestock pen. And that’s when the magic happened.
With a satisfied oink, Hamhock devoured the crackers and waddled into the pen, where it was safely secured and taken into custody.
“It was a beautiful thing to watch,” said Chief Smith. “We can’t thank the cracker manufacturers enough for their help in bringing this menace to justice.”
The people of Worcester are breathing a sigh of relief, and Hamhock is currently enjoying a well-deserved rest, cracker-free and content.
**UPDATE:** The Worcester Police Department has announced plans to start a cracker-themed SWAT team, complete with cracker-shaped vehicles and cracker-print uniforms. When asked for comment, Chief Smith simply smiled and said, “You can never have too many crackers.”
