At least 64 people have died in a massive police raid aimed at organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, security officials told CNN Brasil. Among the dead are four Brazilian police officers, officials added.
Rio de Janeiro State Governor Cláudio Castro told reporters the operation is still ongoing and the death toll may rise. Authorities also claimed on social media that at least 42 rifles were seized during the operation.
Rio de Janeiro’s government called the raid the largest of its kind in the state’s history. Police raids are common in the city before international events, and next week, Rio will host a major
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