🔗 Share this article No less than 64 Killed in Rio's Biggest Police Raid on Gangs Locals compared the neighborhood to a battlefield after the operation A minimum of 64 individuals died in a law enforcement action against the Red Command gang in the Brazilian city's northern districts - the most extensive and fatal action in the Brazilian state's records. Four police officers were among those killed during Operation Containment in the Alemão and Penha districts, local authorities stated. In excess of 80 people were arrested. Approximately 2,500 law enforcement officers were involved in the security action Intense confrontations erupted when about 2,500 security personnel initiated the operation on Tuesday morning. The Comando Vermelho responded with gunfire, igniting obstacles and launching explosives via unmanned aircraft, officials said. The UN Human Rights Office said it was "appalled" by the police operation, demanding "swift and comprehensive examinations". Operation Impact The area of favelas near the aerial transportation hub is seen as the headquarters of among the nation's strongest criminal organizations. Government representatives stated a minimum of 50 of those killed were "classified by law enforcement as potential lawbreakers". Numerous individuals were hurt, including non-combatants affected by the violence. Local Reaction Residents have described the elevated neighborhood - housing around 300,000 residents - to a "combat area" since the raid started. Roads remain closed in the entire neighborhood. Organized Crime Spread The Red Command group has been increasing their territory across the Rio state, expanding narcotics distribution networks and power in the informal settlements. Security forces reported in excess of 200kg (441lb) of drugs were captured in the mission, along with numerous weapons. Mission Context The combined action by civil and military police comes after a extended probe. Dozens of the suspects are thought to be members of a faction from the Pará state who are presently concealed in the metropolitan area. Larger Framework Large-scale police operations are not uncommon in Brazil prior to major international events in the country. The UN climate summit COP30 is taking place in the northern urban center in the eleventh month.