On October 10, a police operation conducted by the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro led to the closure of 35 municipal schools in the Maré complex, a community in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. This operation primarily aimed to tackle cargo and vehicle thefts along the expressways within the region. The combined efforts in the Parque União and Nova Holanda communities reflect the ongoing challenges of crime and insecurity that plague these areas.

One of the significant outcomes of this operation was the arrest of Julio Henrique de Souza Carvalho, commonly known as 'NZ', who is regarded as the leader of drug trafficking in Barra do Piraí, located in the southern part of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Authorities had two outstanding arrest warrants against him for homicide and drug trafficking offenses. Despite having been bedridden due to a traffic accident, he had reportedly continued to oversee drug operations remotely from his location.

The implications of this operation extend beyond the immediate arrests and school closures; they underscore a broader issue of drug-related violence and the impact on local communities in Rio de Janeiro. The decision to close schools highlights the urgent need for safety during such operations, but it also raises concerns about the educational disruption for students in the area. This situation illustrates the complex interplay between law enforcement actions and community stability in regions affected by organized crime.