The raid is already being called the most lethal police action in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
More than 60 people, including four police officers, have been killed in a law enforcement operation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to local media reports.
On Tuesday, Governor Claudio Castro issued a video statement saying 60 alleged criminals had been “neutralised”, as part of a large-scale police operation that saw police deliver more than 250 arrest and search warrants.
He added that 81 people had been taken into custody, and weapons were seized.
“What do we want? A Rio de Janeiro and a Brazil free of crime,” Castro said.
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