Rio Police Launch New Phase of Operação Contenção in Vila Kennedy Targeting Comando Vermelho

Overview

• An integrated operation brings together PMERJ and Civil Police units including COE/BOPE, CORE, DRFA and DRE, with the 14th BPM and BPVE securing surrounding routes.
• Police report seizing two rifles, a pistol and grenades following exchanges of gunfire.
• Early tallies conflict, with G1 citing three men shot and Extra reporting four wounded, two dead and one suspect arrested.
• Authorities frame the action as an effort to curb the faction’s territorial expansion from Vila Kennedy into nearby communities.
• Rescue teams remain on standby to protect residents and respond to injuries as the operation continues and figures are updated.