đź”— Share this article No less than 64 Dead in Rio's Most Extensive Security Action on Organized Crime Residents compared the neighborhood to a combat area after the raid At least 64 people died in a security raid targeting the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's northern districts - the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state's past. Four police officers lost their lives during the police action in the communities of AlemĂŁo and Penha, government representatives stated. Over 80 individuals were taken into custody. Around 2,500 law enforcement officers took part in the police raid Violent conflicts erupted when approximately 2,500 law enforcement officers entered the area on Tuesday early hours. The Comando Vermelho countered with gunfire, burning barricades and dropping bombs from drones, authorities said. The United Nations human rights body expressed being "appalled" by the law enforcement raid, demanding "immediate and thorough inquiries". Mission Consequences The slum neighborhoods close to Rio's airport is seen as the main base of among the nation's strongest criminal organizations. State officials confirmed no less than 50 of the fatalities were "identified by authorities as alleged offenders". Dozens of people were wounded, including innocent bystanders trapped in shooting. Local Reaction Locals have described the elevated neighborhood - housing around 300,000 individuals - to a "war zone" since the operation began. Access ways continue shut across the area. Criminal Expansion The criminal network has been increasing their influence in the area, growing illegal substance trade paths and control of the hillside favelas. Rio's police said in excess of 200kg (441lb) of narcotics were seized in the operation, along with numerous weapons. Operation Background The coordinated mission by different law enforcement agencies follows a year-long investigation. Numerous alleged criminals are considered participants in an organization from the northern region who are presently concealed in the metropolitan area. Wider Perspective Large-scale police operations are not uncommon in Brazil prior to important worldwide conferences in the country. The international environmental meeting the environmental summit is scheduled in the northern city of Belem in the eleventh month.