Boy’s death highlights Brazil’s raids on "cracklands"

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The body of a boy lies covered on a road as police officers control traffic at the Brasil Avenue during an operation by Rio de Janeiro's Social Action Secretariat to bring crack addicts to shelters for rehabilitation, in Rio de JaneiroRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A 10-year-old Brazilian boy was hit by a car and killed on Thursday as he fled a drug sweep by police and social workers, reigniting debate over the government's tough response to a surge in crack cocaine use. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on one of the main thoroughfares in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's main tourist destination, the city's social welfare department said in a statement. The boy, whose name was not released, was part of a large cluster of crack users who scattered as police and social workers approached. …

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