Police carry out an operation in Mangueira and images show bandits armed with rifles in the streets of the community | Rio de Janeiro



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An intense shooting in the community of Mangueira, in the North Zone of Rio, between military police and criminals has frightened the inhabitants of the region since the early hours of this Thursday (22).

At 7:45 am, one person had been arrested and three people were injured in the clashes. A rifle and a pistol were seized.

According to the Military Police, the shooting began during a patrol in the community after the UPP PM were shot and attacked by criminals.

“There was no operation by the Military Police. Yesterday, on patrol, police from the UPP of Mangueira, in Rua Ana Néri, received firearms from the criminals. Later, the criminals escaped from the site and today, again on patrol. , they came and clashed with the police. There was a backlash. It is important to clarify that we were not in operation, ”said the PM’s spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Gabryela.

The Globocop images show the confrontation between PM and bandits in access to the community. Some 20 men armed with pistols and rifles sought refuge at the top of the favela, while the police were at the foot of the hill.

Through social media, residents say there have been reports of shooting from a young age. “Rolling in Mangueira since dawn,” he warns.

Military Police carry out an operation in Mangueira

Military Police carry out an operation in Mangueira

The Military Police reinforce the main accesses to the community. Drivers driving from the North Zone to the Center, around 7 am, should avoid Rua Visconde de Niterói. According to the Rio Operations Center, there are no roadblocks in the region, but it is best to avoid the surrounding roads in the community.

There are also reports of shootings in Morro dos Macacos, in Vila Isabel, and in Parque Arará, in Benfica, located in neighboring neighborhoods, also in the North Zone.

Group exhibits rifles in Mangueira this Thursday morning (22) – Photo: Playback / TV Globo

Armed group in Mangueira – Photo: Playback / TV Globo

Man circulates rifle in Mangueira – Photo: Playback / TV Globo

Armed man in Mangueira – Photo: Playback / TV Globo

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