Drug war in Volta Redonda leaves three dead and puts police officers under investigation
About 40 criminals from Complexo da Penha reportedly entered the city; the battalion commander was dismissed.
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The dispute over drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, in southern Rio state, has frightened residents for more than a week and has already left three dead and two wounded, according to g1. The focus of the conflict between the Comando Vermelho and the Terceiro Comando Puro is the Vila Brasília complex, but the violence has reached 14 neighborhoods, with vehicles set on fire and shopkeepers closing early.
About 40 criminals reportedly left Complexo da Penha, in the capital, to fight for territory in the city. The military police internal affairs unit is investigating six officers suspected of escorting the group with patrol cars; footage shows two patrol cars in the action, and the local battalion's commander was dismissed.
Policing was reinforced indefinitely, with Bope and BAC agents sent to the city. At least three suspects were arrested and weapons were seized.
g1 says the most recent clashes took place on Sunday (1st), with shootouts in several neighborhoods.