Drug dealers still reign in Rio shantytowns that have n't survived pre - World Cup football . ' Pacification ' is credited with reducing crime but accused of using heavy - handed tactics . But most people seem to agree that the police first have to convince communities Residents carry on their crime with drug deals on corners and teens with guns . One former trafficker says : ` ` My community lives in a constant war zone ''
Drug dealers still reign in Rio shantytowns that have n't survived pre - World Cup football . ' Pacification ' is credited with reducing crime but accused of using heavy - handed tactics . Residents carry on their crime with drug deals on corners and teens with guns . One former trafficker says : ` ` My community lives in a constant war zone ''