ZCZC
BFF-42
BRAZIL-POLICE-DRUGS
Brazil says 17 killed in police action in Manaus
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A shoot-out in the northern
Brazilian city of Manaus between police and suspected drug traffickers left
17 people dead, local authorities announced Wednesday.
“The individuals exchanged fire with the police, 17 were hit by bullets and
transported to hospital, where they were confirmed dead,” the state security
secretariat said of the incident late Tuesday.
BSS/AFP/SSS/1952 hrs