Who is the police officer whose leg was amputated after a major operation? The boy was hit by CV

In addition to the 134 people killed in the mega-operation, some police officers and members of the authorities were also injured and killed during the firefight. This is the case of the deputy delegate of the Police Station for the Repression of Drugs (DRE), Bernardo Leal Annes Diaswho was shot during the clash and had to have his leg amputated during emergency surgery.

In a press conference this Thursday (30), the secretary of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro, colonel Marcelo de Menezeshe reported it Bernardo he is hospitalized in serious condition.

A video circulating on social media shows the moment the police chief was saved by his teammates. As soon as he arrived at the hospital, doctors performed emergency surgery and managed to save his life, but his injured leg had to be amputated.

Who is Bernardo Leal Annes Dias?

Bernardo Leal Annes Diasinvestigator of the Narcotics Repression Police Station (DRE), is known for his long history in fighting drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro. With an operational profile and extensive field experience, he participated in important investigations that revealed the advance of factions in the communities of the capital of Rio de Janeiro.

During Operation Containment, Bernardo worked on the front lines of the team responsible for pursuing the leaders of the Vermelho Command. After being seriously injured in action, HemoRio started a blood donation campaign in his name, underlining that the public’s support is essential for his recovery.

The mega operation

The “Containment Operation”, carried out in the Penha and Alemão compounds, in Rio de Janeiro, went down in history as the deadliest police action in the country, surpassing even the Carandiru massacre of 1992. In total, 134 people died and more than 50 were arrested during the offensive which involved around 2,500 civil and military police officers, with the support of armored vehicles and helicopters.

According to the authorities, the objective was to carry out warrants against the leaders of the Red Command, but the operation turned into a real urban war, with intense shootings, houses invaded and residents terrified by violence.

Source: Terra