Brazil: Drug Gangs Robbed Drivers En Masse in Rio

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | October 13th, 2010 | Trackback

Crime in Rio de Janeiro is not news, but recent attacks by armed drug gang members have been especially brazen. They set up roadblocks and robbed drivers stuck in the traffic jams, yanking some from their cars and in some cases making off with their vehicles. At least 10 of these robberies occurred in the week ending Oct. 7. The incidents resulted in the firing of 19 police commanders whose assignment was to increase security in the area.

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