Partial balance of the security forces indicates that 187 suspects were arrested for the attacks in the state
After 10 days of attacks, Rio Grande do Norte did not register any acts of violence on Friday (24.Mar.2023), according to the state government. This Saturday (25.Mar), partial balance of the security forces that act to combat the criminal organization indicates that 187 suspects were arrested. Of these, 22 were in Operation Normandy and 15 in Operation Sentinel.
In all, 298 attacks by the State were recorded. Most of them took place on March 14, when the violence began. On that date, there were 104 attacks. In the following days, 68 (March 15) and 57 (March 16) were registered.
43 firearms were seized, 148 explosive devices and 33 gallons of fuel were captured. According to the State of Rio Grande do Norte, money, drugs and ammunition were also seized. Theft items have been recovered. In these cases, quantities or values were not disclosed.
wave of violence
Since March 14, actions orchestrated by criminal factions have caused terror to the population, with fires and shots against public buildings, vehicles, businesses and even homes. The actions are in retaliation for prison conditions, indicate police investigations.
The custody of prisoners is among the reasons given by criminals for the series of attacks in the state.
With information from Brazil Agency.
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