Public transportation had to be suspended for hours in the western part of the city. Rio’s militias became a security threat.
Parapolice militias set fire this monday at least 35 groups in Rio de Janeiro Brazilwhich forced the suspension of public transport and paralyzed traffic, for one protest after a police operation where one of its members died.
The attacks were concentrated on the west side of the citywhere competing criminal gangs fight for territorial control, and occurred after a police operation in which the nephew of the leader of the state’s largest militiaaccording to the police.
The so-called Rio militiasoften composed of current and former police officersthey became one of the largest security threats region of. Originally created as forces of self-defense for poor neighborhoods ravaged by drug trafficking gangs, they were transformed into organizations criminal that operate in multiple sectors.
The industrial group Rio Onibus said 20 of the vehicles were city busesfive were part of the city’s rapid transport fleet and the rest were chartered or tourist buses.
The governor of state of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, said that the operation represented a ““hard impact” for the militia. “In addition to being related to the criminal (militia leader), he acted as ‘Man of war’ of the paramilitary group, being the main person responsible for the territorial wars that terrorize residents in Rio“he said in a message on social networks.
Arrested for bus fires
The attacks interrupted the bus system rapid transit system in the city, making it difficult for residents and workers in the region to return home. Classes were also canceled at public schools in the area.
In turn, the Military police reported that arrested 12 suspects involved in the fires, in addition to prevent 15 individuals They set fire to a cargo truck in one of the main entrances to the city.
Source: Ambito
