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El crimen organizado en América Latina usa cada vez más drones. Las fuerzas de seguridad intentan ponerse al día
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points The operation, known as "Operativo Contención", was carried out against the Comando Vermelho, one of Brazil's largest criminal organizations. Organized crime in Latin America is increasingly using drones.
Organized crime in Latin America is increasingly using drones. Security forces are trying to keep up with this new development. A recent operation against a major criminal organization involved intense gunfire and a bomb dropped from the sky targeting security forces. The operation, known as "Operativo Contención", was carried out against the Comando Vermelho, one of Brazil's largest criminal organizations.
Details of the operation are available from the source, including the number of personnel involved and the location of the operation. The incident highlights the growing use of drones by organized crime groups in the region.
Further information about the operation and its outcome can be found in the original report by Sol Amaya, CNN en Español.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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