Passengers at the BRT station had to throw themselves on the ground to protect themselves from the gunfire Reproduction/TV Globo The ongoing police operation in Complexo da Maré, in the North Zone of Rio, is already having a direct impact on the lives of residents and workers in the region this Wednesday (10). In addition to closed roads and changes to public transport, the action was marked by moments of panic for those passing through the area. At the Fiocruz BRT station, passengers experienced scenes of despair amid intense gunfire. According to reports, people waiting for the buses to arrive had to throw themselves on the ground to protect themselves from the gunfire. "How do you work like that? I was scared. I'm behind the safe (to protect myself)", said a passenger who was on the platform at the time of the exchange of gunfire. Movement in the region was compromised from the early hours of the morning. Residents report fear and uncertainty regarding the frequency of operations. "We never know what the day will be like. Today a lot of people weren't able to go to work," said a resident of the community.