In Rio's favelas, drug lords and gunrunners operate openly, shielded by barricades built to thwart police efforts. These fortifications range from simple speed bumps to heavy-duty roadblocks made of steel and concrete, evolving over decades. The crime lords engage with customers in a relaxed atmosphere, displaying an arsenal of weapons, all while being largely unconcerned about law enforcement. The presence of these barriers signifies a persistent cat-and-mouse game between traffickers and law enforcement, contributing to the dangerous dynamics within Rio's urban environment.
The gunrunner described barricades as obstacles that are increasingly familiar in Rio's urban landscape, built to allow criminals time to escape police raids.
Barricades in Rio's favelas were initially supersized speed bumps designed to disable police vehicles, evolving over forty years into sophisticated roadblocks of steel and concrete.
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