An investigation revealed that the officers had received payments of 2,500 reals ( about $ 1,200 ) every time they patrolled certain communities , the state-run Agencia Brasil said , citing authorities . Brazil : 61 officers are arrested , suspected of receiving orders to turn a blind eye to crime . NEW : Investigators are still searching for two other officers suspected of corruption . Authorities also arrest 11 suspected drug dealers , per media reports . The arrests occur in Brazil 's Rio de Janeiro state .
Brazil : 61 officers are arrested , suspected of receiving orders to turn a blind eye to crime . NEW : Investigators are still searching for two other officers suspected of corruption . Authorities also arrest 11 suspected drug dealers , per media reports . The arrests occur in Brazil 's Rio de Janeiro state .