At least one police officer and nine inmates were killed during a massive operation at Tacumbú prison, Paraguay’s largest, officials said, APA reports citing La Prensa Latina.
Authorities were aiming to regain control of the prison, which had largely been taken over by criminal gangs.
“Unfortunately, we have to report that we have one casualty within the police ranks,” National Police Commander Carlos Benítez told a press conference.
He added that nine inmates were killed during the operation, which involved thousands of police and military personnel.
Benítez said that around 12 of the 36 injuries reported among the police were from gunshots.
Two military personnel were lightly wounded, he said.
Flanked by other senior police officers, Benítez said the operation had led to authorities taking “absolute control” of the prison.
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