Hiding behind the picture-perfect postcard images of beautiful beaches and tourist hotspots lies a brutal reality for the millions of people trapped inside the world's most dangerous slums. In the steep, labyrinthine favelas of Rio de Janeiro and the sprawling townships of Cape Town, local gangs have turned impoverished neighborhoods into lawless territories fueled by narcotics and endless bloodshed. Getting out of poverty often means getting into the drug trade, leaving specialized police units with the monumental task of reclaiming the streets from deeply entrenched criminal networks. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealResponders For all questions, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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