Bahia Police Identify Nine Killed in Recôncavo Raids as Patrols Remain Reinforced

Overview

• The Civil Police on Monday released the names of nine male suspects, ages 17 to 29, killed in clashes from Nov. 11–17 across Cachoeira, São Félix and Muritiba.
• Investigations indicate all nine belonged to Bonde do Maluco after gunbattles erupted with Rio-linked Comando Vermelho near the Pedra do Cavalo area.
• Authorities report dismantling encampments in forested zones, seizing firearms, magazines and ammunition, deploying drones to spot groups, and maintaining reinforced patrols and checkpoints.
• Commanders say suspects used 7.62 rifles, prompting police to deploy heavier weaponry, with one describing the situation as reaching a “level of war.”
• Five people arrested early in the operation remain in custody with identities withheld under the Abuse of Authority law, and a separate double homicide in Feira de Santana linked by police to faction ties is under investigation with suspects being sought.