At least 25 people, including a police officer, died on May 6 in a shootout during a police operation against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro's Jacarezinho shantytown, O Globo newspaper reported on its website.

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro police raid on favela leaves record 25 people dead

One of the slain suspects was carrying eight kilograms of cocaine in his backpack, authorities said

Brazil: Three drug traffickers killed during day-long gunfights

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Brazil: Rio de Janeiro police raid on favela leaves record 25 people dead

Brazil: Three drug traffickers killed during day-long gunfights