Police Raid Rio to Stop Illegal Ride-Hailing
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Police did raids in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. They targeted a criminal group with a secret app. The app made a lot of money each month, about $185,000.
The group is called Comando Vermelho, a big crime group. They made drivers use their special app. The app was used in a place called Vila Kennedy, a Rio neighborhood.
Over 300 drivers used the secret app for rides. The money went to drug dealing. Police took four people and looked in many places around Rio.
Two groups ran the ride-hailing app. One group scared drivers and took money. The other group moved the money to the main drug boss.
Comando Vermelho started in Rio in the 1970s. Now, they do many crimes, like selling drugs. They also control some areas in Rio and control gas and internet.
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What did the police do in Rio de Janeiro?
The police did raids targeting a criminal group with a secret app.
How much money did the secret app make each month?
The app made about $185,000 each month.
What is Comando Vermelho known for?
Comando Vermelho is known for being a big crime group that started in the 1970s and does many crimes, like selling drugs.
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