14 cities in northeastern Brazil attacked by criminal ring

BRASILIA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 cities in Brazil's northeastern Rio Grande do Norte State suffered shooting or arson attacks early Tuesday morning that left one person dead, local authorities said.

An organized crime ring known as the Crime Syndicate, which operates widely in the state, were allegedly behind the attacks, according to police reports.

The fatal victim died in a clash with securit