Rio de Janeiro police demolish 'drug trafficking resort' in favela

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Rio de Janeiro police demolish 'drug trafficking resort' in favela

RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a \"drug trafficking resort,\" which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in the Brazilian city. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ricardo Lewandowski, authorized the deployment of the National Public Security Force (FNSP) to Rio de Janeiro. The ordinance was published in the DOU (Official Gazette of the Union) this Thursday (March 13, 2025). The agents will operate for 90 days in the state, supporting the federal and state police. Ordinance MJSP No. 896 determines that the operation will have an “episodic and planned nature” to …

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A Miracle of a Movie, Brazil’s ‘City of God’

“City of God” is a harrowing depiction of the rise of organized crime and gang violence in the Cidade de Deus favela, or slum, of Rio de Janeiro. Released in 2002, the Brazilian film earned four Academy Award nominations at the 76th Oscars for Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It was also Brazil’s submission for Best International Film at the 75th Academy Awards, though it ultimately did not rece…

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A luxury resort was dismantled by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This resort had been illegally built by drug traffickers in the Israel Complex. The mansion featured an artificial lake with exotic fish, a swimming pool, a gym, a barbecue area, and air-conditioned rooms. Investigations indicate that the so-called "crime resort," as it has been dubbed, was illegally built in an environmental preservation zone, with extensive removal o…

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Agents aim to carry out 23 arrest warrants and 17 search and seizure warrants against suspects identified by the 26th PD (All Saints). This Wednesday, the Civil Police is carrying out an operation at the Lins Complex, in Rio's North Zone. The action, by the Capital's General Police Department (DGPC) and accompanied by the Public Prosecutor's Office (MPRJ), seeks to carry out 23 arrest warrants and 17 search and seizure warrants. Two people have …

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The drug dealer Peixão's “luxury resort”, head of the Third Pure Command (TCP), had a gym, sauna and even an artificial lake with koi.