🔗 Share this article A minimum of 64 Killed in Rio's Largest Law Enforcement Operation on Organized Crime Residents compared the area to a combat area after the raid No less than 64 individuals lost their lives in a police operation against the criminal organization Comando Vermelho in the Brazilian city's northern districts - the biggest and most lethal operation in the Brazilian state's past. Four security agents were among those killed during the police action in the neighborhoods of Alemão and Penha, local authorities reported. In excess of 80 suspects were arrested. Around 2,500 police forces participated in the police raid Violent conflicts broke out when about 2,500 police forces moved in on Tuesday early hours. The Comando Vermelho countered with shooting, burning barricades and dropping bombs from drones, officials said. The UN Human Rights Office said it was "horrified" by the security action, urging "immediate and thorough inquiries". Mission Consequences The informal settlements adjacent to the city's international airport is considered to be the main base of among the nation's strongest criminal organizations. Government representatives said no less than 50 of the deceased were "indicated by police as suspected of being criminals". Many residents were hurt, including non-combatants affected by the violence. Community Response Locals have described the elevated neighborhood - inhabited by approximately 300,000 residents - to a "combat area" since the operation began. Access ways continue shut throughout the region. Gang Growth The criminal network has been increasing their control throughout the region, expanding narcotics distribution networks and power in the informal settlements. Security forces said in excess of 200kg (441lb) of drugs were captured in the operation, along with multiple guns. Operation Background The combined action by various security forces follows a extended probe. Many of the individuals are considered members of a faction from the northern region who are presently concealed in the metropolitan area. Larger Framework Extensive security missions are not uncommon in the South American nation ahead of significant global gatherings in the South American nation. The UN climate summit the climate conference is set to occur in the city of Belem in the north in the eleventh month.