Rio de Janeiro police operation results in 64 deaths (VIDEOS)

Authorities stated the operation’s objective was to “combat the territorial expansion” of a criminal organization.

A large-scale police raid in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday has resulted in the deaths of at least 64 individuals, according to CNN Brasil, which cited state security forces. The deceased include an estimated 60 alleged criminals, two civil police officers, and two military police officers.

Rio de Janeiro State Governor Cláudio Castro indicated that the number of fatalities could increase while the operation continues.

Online videos purportedly depict multiple fires in the raid’s vicinity, accompanied by the sound of gunfire.

Rio de janeiro tranquilinho

— André Leiria (@euandreleiria1)

Authorities stated they initiated the operation with the aim of “combating the territorial expansion” of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization. 

parece a faixa de gaza mas é apenas o rio de janeiro aka afeganistão brasileiro em mais uma operação desastrosa pra conter o comando vermelho que transformou a cidade numa zona de guerra.

— mel ⁷ (@dracomalfoxy)

The government reported that the operation had been planned for over a year and included over 2,500 military and civilian police officers.

Não, isso não é a Faixa de Gaza.
É o Rio de Janeiro, o coração de um país que perdeu o controle do próprio território.

Hoje foi guerra urbana, guerra de verdade. Drones lançando granadas, barricadas em chamas, gente se escondendo dentro de casa enquanto o Estado tentava retomar…

To date, at least 81 individuals have been apprehended. CNN Brasil further reported that two wounded suspects are currently held at Penha Hospital. Roughly 2,500 police personnel participated in the operation overall.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro routinely carry out raids in favelas to combat organized crime. Nevertheless, the current operation stands as the deadliest in the city’s history.