Rio police tell tourists they won't be able to protect them

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First the Zika Virus, then the polluted venues, body parts found in venues and now this! And the hits just keep on coming!

The state's police officers vented their anger Monday with a sign saying, "Welcome to Hell," outside Rio's main airport. "Police and firefighters don't get paid, whoever comes to Rio de Janeiro will not be safe," the sign said.

And it's not just those coming from abroad who may be in danger -- locals are losing patience, too.

 

 

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That's the harsh reality in the favelas around Rio, according to one resident, as the city gears up to host the 2016 Olympics amid increasing concerns over police brutality and the officers' ability, and desire, to keep people safe.

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/05/sport/rio-olympics-2016-security/index.html

 

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Police and firefighters protest over pay Monday at the Rio de Janeiro airport.

 

Did anyone notice the sign behind the black one? 

Pay to enter and Pray to get out!

Edited July 6, 2016 by SOUSGT
Added second sign comment.