Violent police raids in Rio de Janeiro kill at least 64 people
• Oct 28, 2025, 5:57 PM
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At least 64 people were killed and 81 arrested in northern Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday as police launched their biggest ever raid on the city's main drug-trafficking gang. As many as 2,500 heavily-armed officers, backed by armoured vehicles, helicopters and drones, took part in the operation.
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