Brazil: Deadly police raid targets Rio drugs gang members

Brazil: Deadly police raid targets Rio drugs gang members
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5/6/2021
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At least two dozen people have died in a shoot-out in a police operation against an organized crime gang in Rio de Janeiro. It was one of the worst death tolls from a police raid in the city's history.
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Brazilian police were heavy handed for the gunfight against suspected gang members
A shootout in Rio de Janeiro left at least 25 people dead on Thursday, in a police raid targeting drug traffickers.
It was the second highest-ever death toll from a police raid in the state, which has long been plagued by drug and gang-related violence. One police officer died in the violence. The rest of the deceased were suspected of being involved with gangs.

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