Weapons Sought in Slum Operation Recovered
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From Times Wire Reports
Weapons stolen from a Brazilian army barracks in a theft that triggered a massive search of Rio de Janeiro’s crime-infested shantytowns have been found, military officials said.
Police gave no further details about the weapons, which prompted about 200 soldiers and special operations police to seal off entrances to Rocinha, a slum overlooking the capital.
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