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202222 minPG-13documentary

3.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

GATE Project

202222 minPG-13documentary

3.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

In São Paulo, the Military Police and GATE conduct raids and operations against crime, relying on strategy and intelligence in high-risk situations.

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In São Paulo, the Military Police and GATE conduct raids and operations against crime, relying on strategy and intelligence in high-risk situations.

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Raj Babudirector

V. C. Ashokwriter

Roma Asranicast

Saranya Ponvannan

Saranya Ponvannancast

Dileep

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In São Paulo, the Military Police and GATE take daily risks in raids, persecutions and extreme situations using strategy and intelligence as their main weapons in the battle against crime.

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