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Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, 13 people killed

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Media reports say as many as 11 people were killed in the violence. Authorities did not immediately confirm any casualties. Police said the raid was tied to drug traffickers originally from the northern state of Para. More than 40 police officers have been killed since 2021 in the state.

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The Washington Post

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, 13 people killed

Police in Brazil have exchanged fire with gunmen during a raid on one of Rio de Janeiro’s slums to arrest alleged drug traffickers, and authorities say 13 people were killed in the violence

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Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, 13 people killed

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil have exchanged fire with gunmen during a raid on one of Rio de Janeiro’s slums to arrest alleged drug traffickers, and authorities say 13 people were killed in the violence. Police say Thursday’s raid was tied to drug traffickers originally from the northern state of Para, where more than 40 police officers have been slain since 2021. Rio police say all people who died during the operation were criminals. T…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, 13 people killed

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Toronto Sun

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, 13 people killed

Police exchanged fire with gunmen when they raided one of Rio de Janeiro's slums to arrest alleged drug traffickers, and 13 people were killed

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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San Diego Union Tribune

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, prompt gun battle

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, prompt gun battle March 23, 2023 Police exchanged fire with assailants Thursday when they raided one of Rio de Janeiros slums to arrest alleged drug traffickers.Media reports said as many as 11 people were killed in the violence, but authorities did not immediately confirm any casualties.Police said the raid was tied to drug traffickers originally from the northern state of Para, where more than 40 pol…

1 year ago·San Diego, United States

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Fox News

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, prompt gun battle

Police exchanged fire with assailants Thursday when they raided one of Rio de Janeiro’s slums to arrest alleged drug traffickers. Media reports said as many as 11 people were killed in the violence, but authorities did not immediately confirm any casualties. Police said the raid was tied to drug traffickers originally from the northern state of Para, where more than 40 police officers have been killed since 2021. 13 MIGRANTS NOW CONFIRMED DEAD F…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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