Deadly Police Raid in Rio de Janeiro Claims 121 Lives in Major Drug Trafficking Operation

Oct 31, 2025 02:43 am CST

A massive police operation targeting the Red Command drug trafficking organization in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has resulted in 121 deaths, including four police officers. The unprecedented raid led to 113 arrests and the seizure of 118 weapons, while sparking human rights concerns and community protests over what has become one of Brazil's most violent police actions in recent history.