🔗 Share this article No less than 64 Killed in Rio de Janeiro's Biggest Security Action on Organized Crime Residents described the area to a war zone after the raid No less than 64 individuals died in a law enforcement action targeting the organized crime group in the Brazilian city's north zone - the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state's records. Four security agents were among those killed during the security mission in the Alemão and Penha districts, government representatives reported. In excess of 80 individuals were arrested. Approximately 2,500 security personnel took part in Tuesday's operation Fierce clashes erupted when about 2,500 security personnel moved in on the morning of the operation. The criminal organization countered with gunfire, igniting obstacles and launching explosives via unmanned aircraft, officials said. The United Nations human rights body expressed being "shocked" by the law enforcement raid, urging "swift and comprehensive examinations". Raid Aftermath The area of favelas near Rio's airport is regarded as the central command of among the nation's strongest criminal organizations. Government representatives stated no less than 50 of those killed were "classified by law enforcement as potential lawbreakers". Dozens of people were injured, including innocent bystanders trapped in shooting. Local Reaction Community members have described the mountainous region - housing around 300,000 individuals - to a "combat area" since the operation began. Transport routes stay blocked throughout the region. Organized Crime Spread The criminal network have been expanding their control throughout the region, increasing drug trafficking routes and power in the informal settlements. Security forces stated more than 200kg (441lb) of narcotics were captured in the raid, along with multiple guns. Raid Preparation The coordinated mission by civil and military police was preceded by a twelve-month inquiry. Many of the individuals are considered participants in an organization from the Pará state who are at the moment taking refuge in the metropolitan area. Wider Perspective Large-scale police operations are frequent in Brazil prior to significant global gatherings in the country. The UN climate summit the environmental summit is scheduled in the northern city of Belem in the eleventh month.