Drug gangs still reign in Rio shantytowns that have n't seen pre-World Cup crackdowns . ' Pacification ' is credited with reducing crime but accused of using heavy-handed tactics . The local dealers agree to talk while they carry on with their trade . Comment: One former trafficker says : `` My community lives in a constant war zone ''
Drug gangs still reign in Rio shantytowns that have n't seen pre-World Cup crackdowns . ' Pacification ' is credited with reducing crime but accused of using heavy-handed tactics . Comment: One former trafficker says : `` My community lives in a constant war zone ''