Violent crime is a major issue in Brazil (File Photo)
Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Seven people have been found dead in Rio de Janeiro's port after what police said was a deadly clash among suspected drug dealers.
Military Police arrested 13 people and seized 14 guns, grenades and ammunition, they said.
Suspects were taken to a detention center while police rolled out in force in the area where it happened, called Complexo do Caju.
The suspects were involved in a shootout among themselves, military police said, adding that city police would determine who was firing on whom.
Violent crime is a major issue in Brazil, and especially in Rio, the former Olympic and World Cup host city.
Military Police arrested 13 people and seized 14 guns, grenades and ammunition, they said.
Suspects were taken to a detention center while police rolled out in force in the area where it happened, called Complexo do Caju.
The suspects were involved in a shootout among themselves, military police said, adding that city police would determine who was firing on whom.
Violent crime is a major issue in Brazil, and especially in Rio, the former Olympic and World Cup host city.
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