'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid
Summary
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro against a criminal gang resulted in at least 120 people dead, including four police officers. The raid aimed to stop the Red Command gang from expanding its territory. The operation has faced criticism for the high number of deaths.Key Facts
- More than 120 people died during a police raid in Rio de Janeiro.
- At least four police officers were among the deceased.
- The operation targeted a gang known as Comando Vermelho (Red Command).
- The police conducted the raid with about 2,500 security personnel.
- Residents reported difficulty accessing the area, with police blocking press and others.
- Local residents laid out bodies in a public square to identify them.
- Red Command is a major criminal group in Brazil, primarily involved in drug trafficking.
- The United Nations criticized the high number of casualties from the operation.
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