🔗 Share this article At least 64 Dead in Rio's Biggest Security Action on Criminal Groups Community members compared the region to a war zone after the operation A minimum of 64 civilians were killed in a security raid against the organized crime group in the Brazilian city's north zone - the biggest and most lethal operation in the region's history. Four police officers were included in the fatalities during the police action in the Alemão and Penha districts, state officials reported. More than 80 people were detained. Approximately 2,500 security personnel took part in the police raid Intense confrontations erupted when about 2,500 security personnel initiated the operation on Tuesday morning. The Red Command responded with armed resistance, burning barricades and dropping bombs from drones, officials stated. The UN Human Rights Office said it was "shocked" by the law enforcement raid, calling for "prompt and effective investigations". Mission Consequences The slum neighborhoods close to the aerial transportation hub is regarded as the headquarters of a major criminal organizations. State officials stated a minimum of 50 of those killed were "indicated by police as suspected of being criminals". Numerous individuals were injured, including civilians caught in the crossfire. Community Response Locals have described the elevated neighborhood - home to about 300,000 people - to a "combat area" since the mission commenced. Transport routes stay blocked in the entire neighborhood. Gang Growth The Comando Vermelho organization has been increasing their influence in the area, growing illegal substance trade paths and dominance over the slum communities. Security forces said more than 200kg (441lb) of drugs were seized in the operation, in addition to multiple guns. Raid Preparation The combined action by civil and military police comes after a extended probe. Numerous alleged criminals are thought to be members of a faction from the northern region who are currently hiding in the city. Larger Framework Large-scale police operations are frequent in the country ahead of important worldwide conferences in the nation. The UN climate summit the environmental summit is taking place in the northern city of Belem in late autumn.