The operation, which involved 2,500 security personnel, targeted the Comando Vermelho gang in two impoverished northern neighborhoods, Alemao and Penha favela complexes.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has resulted in the deaths of at least 64 people, including four police officers, making it the deadliest raid in the city’s history.
The operation, which involved 2,500 security personnel, targeted the Comando Vermelho gang in two impoverished northern neighborhoods, Alemao and Penha favela complexes.
Governor Claudio Castro described the operation as a response to “narcoterrorism” and reported that 81 people had been arrested, with 42 rifles seized. The UN human rights office has expressed horror at the violence, calling for a swift and transparent investigation.
The timing of the operation is notable, as Rio de Janeiro is set to host several major international events, including the C40 global summit of mayors and Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, ahead of the COP30 United Nations climate summit in November.
A recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro has resulted in significant casualties and attracted international attention. According to officials, 81 individuals were taken into custody and weapons were seized during the operation, part of an effort called Operation Containment targeting drug trafficking and organised crime.
The operation specifically aimed to address the activities of the Comando Vermelho group. Governor Castro described it as the largest initiative against the group, seeking to curb its territorial expansion and apprehend its leaders.
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