BRAZIL: Federal police raided the homes of suspected smugglers today who authorities say have brought in 2,000 assault rifles from Miami to supply a criminal organisation in Rio de Janeiro.

Police said they carried out 14 search and seizure warrants in Rio de Janeiro. One man was arrested after shooting at an officer when police attempted to enter his home for the search, they said.

Courts also froze 50 million Brazilian reals (£6.8m) in assets belonging to the group under investigation.