Police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves 64 dead (VIDEOS)

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29 Oct 2025, 03:00 GMT+10

The operation aimed at "combating the territorial expansion" of a criminal group, the authorities have said

At least 64 people died in a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, CNN Brasil wrote, citing state security forces. Among those killed, at least 60 are believed to be criminals, two civil police officers, and two military police officers.

Rio de Janeiro State Governor Claudio Castro said the death toll could rise, as the operation is ongoing.

Videos published online are said to show several fires in the area of the raid, with audible gunfire in the background.

According to the authorities, they launched the operation aiming to "combat the territorial expansion" of the Comando Vermelho criminal group.

The operation was in the works for over a year, the government said, and involved more than 2,500 military and civilian police personnel.

At least 81 people have been arrested so far. Two suspects who were shot are in custody at Penha Hospital, CNN Brasil added. In total, around 2,500 police officers were involved in the operation.

The Rio de Janeiro authorities regularly conduct raids in favelas as part of the fight against organized crime. The current operation, however, is the deadliest in the city's history.

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