Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest
Summary
Brazilian police and soldiers conducted a large raid against a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 80 arrests. The operation took place in two major favelas and included helicopters and armored vehicles.Key Facts
- Around 2,500 police and soldiers were involved in the raid.
- The raid targeted the Red Command gang in Rio's Complexo de Alemao and Penha favelas.
- At least 10 people, including 2 police officers, died during the operation.
- Authorities arrested 80 suspects and seized 72 rifles and a large amount of drugs.
- Local media reported that gang members blocked roads using at least 50 buses.
- The raid temporarily closed 46 schools and parts of a university.
- The operation followed a year-long investigation into the gang.
- Rio's governor described the raid as the largest of its kind in the city's history.
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