At least 60 people died during the operation against criminals in Rio de Janeiro.

At least 60 people were killed during a large-scale police operation in the favelas of Aleman and Peña in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, October 28. This is reported by CNN Brasil, citing data from the state security forces.

"According to the government of Rio de Janeiro, this is the largest operation in the history of the state," the article says.

Among the dead are 56 alleged criminals and four police officers, including two officers from the elite BOPE unit. About 2.5 thousand military and civilian police participated in the operation called "Deterrence", the purpose of which was to execute 100 arrest warrants for members of the criminal group Comando Vermelho. During the operation, 81 people were arrested, ten rifles, a pistol and nine motorcycles were seized.

"A policeman was shot in the leg during an invasion of the forest area of the Aleman complex. According to the unit's command, the agent was rescued and is not in danger of death," the publication clarifies.

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