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In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, police launched fierce attacks on drug mafia hideouts.
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the police have conducted the biggest operation ever against the drug mafia. At least 64 people were killed, including 4 policemen. This action was taken against the notorious gang ‘Red Command’.
About 2500 security personnel carried out this action in Alemao and Penha, northern areas of Rio de Janeiro, on Tuesday morning (Tuesday night Indian time).
This joint operation was conducted by civil and military police together. Investigation and planning for this was going on for a year
As the police teams advanced, members of the Red Command gang started firing. According to officials, the gang set up burning barricades on the streets and dropped bombs from drones to stop the police. Police used heavy weapons in retaliation.
The police targeted the hideouts of drug mafias by carrying out air strikes using helicopters.
Mafia hideouts in Rio burned after police attacks. Smoke was seen rising from them.
Drug mafia carried out arson on the streets against police action. Many vehicles were burnt due to this.
Police arrested more than 80 people
Police arrested more than 80 people in the day-long encounter. The action spread panic among about three lakh people living nearby. People are calling it a ‘war zone’ like environment.
Many civilians were also injured in the firing, while many roads are still closed. People living in the area said that the sounds of bullets and explosions kept echoing throughout the day and people were unable to come out of their homes.
According to the Brazilian government, this area is considered the main base of the Red Command. This gang has long been known for drug smuggling, arms supply and control of coastal routes.
Police said that more than 200 kg of drugs, several rifles and other weapons have been recovered in this operation.
During the operation, the police arrested a criminal involved in the drug mafia gang.
During the police action against drug smuggling, the Special Unit of the Military Police detained suspected drug dealers.
The picture is of members of the Red Command Gang. The police have detained them.
Action taken before climate summit This action has come at a time when many international events related to UN climate programs are going to be held in Rio in the next few days.
Rio will host the C40 Mayors Summit and Prince William’s Earthshot Prize next week. Many international celebrities are going to participate in it. The event is part of preparations for the UN COP30 Climate Summit to be held in the Amazon city of Belém in November.
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