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At least 60 dead in Rio de Janeiro police operation, local media reports
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Posted on October 28, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 28, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Over 60 people, including four police officers, died in a Rio de Janeiro police operation against organized crime, according to local media.
(Reuters) -At least 60 people died, including four police officers, in an operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, broadcasters GloboNews and CNN Brasil reported, a death toll more than double official figures released earlier in the day.
(Reporting by Andre RomaniEditing by Brad Haynes)
Organized crime refers to criminal organizations that systematically engage in illegal activities for profit, often involving drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other illicit enterprises.
A police operation is a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies to enforce the law, often involving multiple officers and resources to address specific criminal activities or threats.
The crime rate is a measure of the incidence of crime in a given area, typically expressed as the number of crimes per unit of population over a specific time period.
A police officer is a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing and investigating crimes.
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