On a Saturday night, the Military Police of the 41st BPM intervened in a violent clash between the Comando Vermelho and Terceiro Comando Puro drug factions in the Morro do Chaves area of Costa Barros, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The confrontation led to an exchange of gunfire, leaving two men wounded, one of whom later died due to his injuries. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the police confiscated two assault rifles during the operation, underscoring the heavy armament involved in these gang altercations.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of six individuals linked to the Comando Vermelho faction. These arrests highlight the extensive network of drug trafficking that connects various communities across Rio de Janeiro, as the arrested individuals are reported to have connections to areas such as Penha, Chapadão, São João de Meriti, and Morro da Providência. This reveals the pervasive influence of these criminal organizations on local communities, exacerbating the challenges faced by law enforcement.

In a related incident, as the turmoil unfolded, two men attempted to rob drivers escaping the area on Estrada João Paulo in Barros Filho but were subsequently shot by the police. This incident not only reflects the violent nature of street crime in the region but also the urgent need for effective law enforcement strategies to combat the ongoing cycle of violence tied to drug trafficking and gang confrontations in Rio de Janeiro.