Brazil Launches Major Security Operation Targeting Drug Gangs

Brazilian authorities have launched "Operation Barricada Zero," a major new security initiative. The operation targets powerful drug trafficking gangs in Rio de Janeiro. Police forces are conducting widespread raids to dismantle gang operations. A key goal is to stop criminals from using barricades to block access to favelas, or low-income neighborhoods. Officials say these barricades hinder emergency services and facilitate illegal activities. The operation aims to restore public order and ensure state control in these areas.