đź”— Share this article No less than 64 Fatally Wounded in Rio de Janeiro's Largest Security Action on Gangs Locals compared the neighborhood to a battlefield after the operation A minimum of 64 civilians were killed in a police operation against the organized crime group in the Brazilian city's north zone - the most extensive and fatal action in the area's records. Four police officers lost their lives during Operation Containment in the AlemĂŁo and Penha districts, government representatives reported. Over 80 suspects were taken into custody. Approximately 2,500 police forces took part in the police raid Violent conflicts broke out when around 2,500 security personnel entered the area on Tuesday early hours. The criminal organization countered with gunfire, setting fire to barriers and launching explosives via unmanned aircraft, authorities stated. The UN Human Rights Office stated it felt "horrified" by the police operation, calling for "immediate and thorough inquiries". Operation Impact The informal settlements close to the aerial transportation hub is seen as the headquarters of one of Brazil's most powerful organised crime groups. Local authorities confirmed a minimum of 50 of the fatalities were "identified by authorities as alleged offenders". Many residents were injured, including civilians caught in the crossfire. Resident Accounts Residents have likened the elevated neighborhood - housing around 300,000 residents - to a "battlefield" since the mission commenced. Access ways continue shut across the area. Organized Crime Spread The criminal network has been increasing their control throughout the region, growing illegal substance trade paths and control of the hillside favelas. Security forces reported more than 200kg (441lb) of drugs were confiscated in the raid, along with dozens of firearms. Mission Context The coordinated mission by civil and military police comes after a extended probe. Many of the individuals are thought to be affiliates of a group from the Brazilian state who are presently concealed in the metropolitan area. Larger Framework Major law enforcement actions are regular in the country ahead of significant global gatherings in the country. The United Nations climate conference the environmental summit is set to occur in the city of Belem in the north in the eleventh month.