Rio Police Raid Dona Marta Targets 44 Suspects in Major Anti‑CV Operation

Overview

• Polícia Civil's Delegacia de Repressão a Entorpecentes carried out the operation on Tuesday in Morro Dona Marta to serve 44 arrest and search warrants issued by the 26ª Vara Criminal.
• The raid produced intense gun battles and reported explosions that were heard across Botafogo, Humaitá, Laranjeiras and Copacabana and were captured on video by residents.
• Police drone footage showed heavily armed traffickers moving among residents, and officials confirmed at least six arrests as searches and follow‑up investigations continued.
• A bus passenger was wounded by a stray bullet on Rua São Clemente and tourists were temporarily trapped at the Mirante Dona Marta, underscoring civilian harm and property damage in the area.
• The operation is a new phase of Operação Contenção and follows a June 22 offensive by the Comando Vermelho in Rio das Pedras, reinforcing the state's pending reoccupation plan for strategic West Zone communities.