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At least 64 Fatally Wounded in Rio de Janeiro's Largest Police Raid on Organized Crime
A minimum of 64 civilians died in a law enforcement action against the Red Command gang in the Brazilian city's northern suburbs - the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state's records.
Four law enforcement personnel lost their lives during the security mission in the AlemĂŁo and Penha districts, government representatives said. In excess of 80 individuals were taken into custody.
Violent conflicts erupted when about 2,500 police forces entered the area on the morning of the operation. The Red Command reacted using gunfire, burning barricades and using drone-dropped explosives, officials stated.
The International human rights organization expressed being "shocked" by the police operation, urging "prompt and effective investigations".
Operation Impact
The area of favelas near the aerial transportation hub is considered to be the headquarters of a major illegal networks.
State officials stated no less than 50 of the fatalities were "identified by authorities as alleged offenders".
Dozens of people were hurt, including civilians caught in the crossfire.
Resident Accounts
Residents have compared the elevated neighborhood - housing around 300,000 residents - to a "combat area" since the raid started.
Access ways continue shut across the area.
Criminal Expansion
The Comando Vermelho organization have been expanding their control throughout the region, growing illegal substance trade paths and control of the hillside favelas.
Local law enforcement reported over 200kg (441lb) of illegal substances were seized in the raid, together with dozens of firearms.
Raid Preparation
The joint operation by civil and military police follows a extended probe.
Dozens of the suspects are considered members of a faction from the northern region who are at the moment taking refuge in the city.
Wider Perspective
Large-scale police operations are regular in the country before important worldwide conferences in the country.
The United Nations climate conference the environmental summit is set to occur in the northern urban center in late autumn.
Jeffery Harvey
Lena is a freelance writer and cultural enthusiast based in Berlin, passionate about sharing authentic stories and life lessons.
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