An bus was kidnapped last Monday by a group of traffickers in Rio de Janeiro, being later used as a barrier. The images of the occurrence, recorded by residents and released on social networks, show the tension environment lived in Costa Barros, in the northern part of the city.
The incident occurred during an operation of the Military Police in the Pedreira Complex, with the objective of combating the theft of cargo and vehicles, as well as locking the circulation of criminals involved in territorial disputes.
🚨🔥 Military Police 41º BPM, carries out an operation at the Pedreira Complex, in Costa Barros, north of Rio.
5 rifles were seized continuous operation in progress– Diego Mello (@hdiegorj)
The bus was placed to block one of the streets of the area. According to local press reports, the action resulted in the detention of 13 suspects.
