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A minimum of 64 Killed in Rio's Most Extensive Security Action on Criminal Groups
No less than 64 individuals died in a security raid against the Red Command gang in the Brazilian city's north zone - the most extensive and fatal action in the region's past.
Four law enforcement personnel were included in the fatalities during the security mission in the communities of Alemão and Penha, state officials stated. More than 80 people were taken into custody.
Intense confrontations broke out when approximately 2,500 police forces moved in on Tuesday early hours. The Comando Vermelho reacted using shooting, setting fire to barriers and using drone-dropped explosives, authorities said.
The United Nations human rights body stated it felt "appalled" by the law enforcement raid, calling for "immediate and thorough inquiries".
Raid Aftermath
The informal settlements adjacent to the city's international airport is seen as the headquarters of a major criminal organizations.
State officials confirmed no less than 50 of the deceased were "identified by authorities as alleged offenders".
Dozens of people were injured, including innocent bystanders trapped in shooting.
Local Reaction
Community members have described the hillside area - inhabited by approximately 300,000 individuals - to a "combat area" since the operation began.
Roads remain closed throughout the region.
Gang Growth
The criminal network have been expanding their control throughout the region, expanding narcotics distribution networks and dominance over the slum communities.
Local law enforcement reported more than 200kg (441lb) of narcotics were confiscated in the raid, together with dozens of firearms.
Raid Preparation
The coordinated mission by civil and military police follows a extended probe.
Numerous alleged criminals are considered members of a faction from the Pará state who are at the moment taking refuge in the city.
Wider Perspective
Major law enforcement actions are frequent in Brazil prior to major international events in the nation.
The international environmental meeting the climate conference is taking place in the city of Belem in the north in late autumn.
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