25 killed in Rio police operation (Ld)
25 killed in Rio police operation (Ld)
Last Updated: Fri, May 7th, 2021, 14:00:15hrs
Rio de Janeiro, May 7 (IANS) At least 25 people were killed and another five injured on Thursday in an intense shootout in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro between police and suspected drug traffickers.
According to the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, one police officer died as a result of the shootout on Thursday, while the other 24 victims were allegedly members of a criminal organisation that dominates the Jacarezinho favela, reports Xinhua news agency.
The incident occurred during a Civil Police operation against drug trafficking and organized crime in the area.