Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
Summary
About 200 tourists got stuck on a hilltop in Rio de Janeiro during a police fight with a gang in a nearby favela. The police were trying to arrest gang members when shooting blocked the trail, but the tourists were able to leave safely after about 30 minutes.Key Facts
- The incident happened near Morro Dois Irmãos, a popular viewpoint overlooking Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
- Police from Bahia and Rio's Civil Police were searching for members of the Comando Vermelho gang in the Vidigal favela.
- Gunfire between police and gang members blocked the main access trail, trapping about 200 tourists on the hilltop.
- Tour guides had been informed about the police operation before the hike.
- Tourists were told to sit down and stay calm while police helicopters flew overhead.
- After around half an hour, the tourists were escorted down the trail safely.
- Gang groups like Comando Vermelho control services such as gas, cable TV, internet, and transport in their areas.
- Despite police operations, these gangs maintain strong control over the communities in Rio's favelas.
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