Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Rio Grande do Norte, Natal area, Brazil on Tue 21st March 2023

21st March 2023

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On 21 March 2023, in Natal (Rio Grande do Norte), a bomb was set off under a bridge that linked the north zone to the city center. This was the eighth consecutive day of coordinated attacks across the state, organized by the Sindicato do Crime gang. It is disputed whether they are being financed by either the Red Command (CV) or the First Capital Command (PCC). No fatalities.

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Rio Grande do Norte ( Natal area )

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