The Rondônia Military Police reported this Thursday (16) that there were three confirmed deaths as a result of clashes between security forces and the criminal faction Comando Vermelho in Porto Velho.
THE CNN He contacted the state’s Civil Police to obtain information on the total number of deaths, but received no response.
According to the PM, last Tuesday night, agents went to a location that would be used as the faction’s weapons storage. The police spotted two motorcycles and ordered them to stop. The corporation reports that the individuals did not comply and opened fire.
The police retaliated and shot the criminals. One of them was shot and fell on the spot. Another man, also injured, was later found unconscious in a wooded area. The two were taken to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
During the action, two cell phones, three firearms, a pistol magazine with four “.40” caliber ammunition and a black Honda CG 150 motorcycle were seized.
One of the dead was identified as Marcelo da Silva Correia, who had an open arrest warrant. One of the criminals managed to escape.
The other death confirmed by the PM occurred after two men entered a bar and killed an individual who was playing pool at the time of the approach.
Chaos in Porto Velho
The capital of Rondônia is experiencing a wave of violence due to clashes between the police and organized crime. Dozens of buses were set on fire.
The security crisis began when a military police officer was killed in an ambush in a housing complex run by the Comando Vermelho faction. The local police counterattacked and the confrontation ensued.
On Tuesday (14), the Ministry of Justice and Public Security authorized the sending of the National Force to Porto Velho. The staff will work in support of the local government, with the aim of preserving public order and ensuring the safety of people and property.
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This content was originally published in PM confirms 3 deaths after conflicts with the Red Command in Porto Velho on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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