Six people died in clashes during Brazil’s “Saigon” police operation in Salvador, Bahia state, local media reports. Initiated earlier this month, the police targeted a criminal group linked to over 30 murders. So far, 34 people have died in these operations. Friday’s operation aimed to carry out 43 search and arrest warrants. Officers seized weapons, […]
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