HIGHacled · L2 · armed_conflict2025-04-03
[Brazil] Battles: Armed clash
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On 3 April 2025, in Salvador - Suburbio/Ilhas (Bahia), military police officers exchanged fire with CV members in the Rio Sena neighborhood. The officers were conducting an operation in the region to locate wanted drug traffickers when they spotted the suspects, who fired against them. An armed clash took place and six suspects were shot and killed, including a CV leader. Others suspects escaped by hiding in a wooded area. Police seized firearms, ammunition and drugs portioned for sale. 6 fatalities.
- Severity
- HIGH
- Occurred
- 2025-04-03
- Country
- Brazil
- Event type
- armed_conflict
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