🔗 Share this article A minimum of 64 Killed in Rio's Most Extensive Police Raid on Gangs Community members compared the area to a combat area after the operation At least 64 people were killed in a law enforcement action against the organized crime group in the Brazilian city's northern suburbs - the most extensive and fatal action in the region's records. Four security agents were among those killed during the security mission in the communities of Alemão and Penha, local authorities stated. Over 80 suspects were arrested. Some 2,500 security personnel were involved in the police raid Intense confrontations commenced when approximately 2,500 police forces initiated the operation on Tuesday early hours. The criminal organization countered with shooting, igniting obstacles and launching explosives via unmanned aircraft, authorities said. The International human rights organization expressed being "shocked" by the police operation, demanding "immediate and thorough inquiries". Raid Aftermath The informal settlements close to Rio's airport is regarded as the main base of one of Brazil's most powerful criminal organizations. State officials stated no less than 50 of the deceased were "identified by authorities as alleged offenders". Numerous individuals were hurt, including non-combatants affected by the violence. Resident Accounts Locals have described the elevated neighborhood - housing around 300,000 people - to a "combat area" since the raid started. Access ways continue shut throughout the region. Criminal Expansion The Comando Vermelho organization have been expanding their control throughout the region, growing illegal substance trade paths and control of the hillside favelas. Security forces reported over 200kg (441lb) of drugs were confiscated in the mission, together with multiple guns. Mission Context The joint operation by different law enforcement agencies was preceded by a twelve-month inquiry. Numerous alleged criminals are believed to be members of a faction from the Pará state who are presently concealed in the city. Larger Framework Extensive security missions are frequent in the country before significant global gatherings in the nation. The international environmental meeting COP30 is scheduled in the northern urban center in the eleventh month.