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Police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves 64 dead (VIDEOS)

By RT International

The operation was aimed at “combating the territorial expansion” of a criminal group, the authorities have said

At least 64 people died in a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, CNN Brasil wrote, citing state security forces. Among those killed, at least 60 are believed to be criminals, two civil police officers, and two military police officers.

Rio de Janeiro State Governor Claudio Castro said the death toll could rise, as the operation is ongoing.

Videos published online are said to show several fires in the area of the raid, with audible gunfire in the background.

According to the authorities, they launched the operation aiming to “combat the territorial expansion” of the Comando Vermelho criminal group.

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