Shock over Brazil police 'torture, executions' in drug raid

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Rio de Janeiro police raid that left more than 20 alleged drug traffickers dead. Police say they encountered heavy gunfire when they carried out a raid in the slum of Vila Cruzeiro. Evidence from the scene has raised concerns that some of the dead were tortured and killed in cold blood.

4 months ago·Riode Janeiro, Brazil

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Shock Over Brazil Police 'Torture, Executions' In Drug Raid

Bodies from a Rio de Janeiro police raid that left more than 20 alleged drug traffickers dead show signs of torture and summary execution, a senior lawyer said on Thursday, the latest incident of suspected police brutality to shock the South American nation. Police say they encountered heavy gunfire when they carried out a raid in the slum of Vila Cruzeiro on Tuesday, an operation aimed at tracking down gang leaders who were allegedly hiding ou…

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Shock over Brazil police 'torture, executions' in drug raid

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Shock over Brazil police ‘torture, executions’ in drug raid

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 27 — Bodies from a Rio de Janeiro police raid that left more than 20 alleged drug traffickers dead show signs of torture and summary execution, a senior...

4 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Shock over Brazil police 'torture, executions' in drug raid

RIO DE JANEIRO - Bodies from a Rio de Janeiro police raid that left more than 20 alleged drug traffickers dead show signs of torture and summary execution, a senior lawyer said on Thursday, the latest incident of suspected police brutality to shock the South American nation.

4 months ago·กทม, Thailand

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