Those detained by the National Armed Forces would be linked to two groups: the “Tren de Guayana” and “La Organización”, with a field of action in mining areas of Bolívar state. The FAN Strategic Command highlighted that the deployment in security, defense and environmental protection missions against armed criminal groups continues.
General in Chief Domingo Hernández Lárez, operational strategic commander of the National Armed Forces (FAN), reported on Tuesday the 17th on the arrest of five people linked to two criminal organizations dedicated to illegal mining, robbery and extortion in Bolívar state.
The official indicated, in a first message on his Twitter account, on the arrest of three people linked to the so-called “Guayana Train”. In the operation, 59 “high explosive” packages, 11 rolls of detonating cord and 11 electric detonators were seized.
Hernández Lárez pointed out that these people engaged in illegal mining, kidnapping, extortion and robbery. In December, the Armed Forces notified at least two operations in which structures and illegal camps of the “Tren de Guayana” within the Canaima National Park, in addition to the arrest of three men linked to the criminal group.
in bolivar #FANB detains 3 members of the Guayana Train, engaged in illegal mining, kidnapping, extortion and robbery, seizing from them: 59 high-explosive wrappers, 11 rolls of detonating cord and
11 electric detonators. Venezuela is a State of peace, law and justice! pic.twitter.com/KDSIa51Kvk—G.J. Domingo Hernandez Larez (@dhernandezlarez) January 17, 2023
The “Guyana Train”, according to data provided by the military, would also be involved in the crimes of drug trafficking and human trafficking, while forcing the local population for their criminal purposes.
In another message, the head of Ceofan reported the arrest of two members of the armed group calling itself “The Organization”, who were wearing uniforms and war material.
The Ceofan highlighted that the deployment in security, defense and environmental protection missions against armed criminal groups illegal mining traffickers operating in Natural Parks protected by the State continues.
In the Bolivar state #FANB detains 2 members of the armed group calling itself The Organization, with uniforms and war material. Venezuela is a State of law and justice! pic.twitter.com/IwJU7QJ8FE
—G.J. Domingo Hernandez Larez (@dhernandezlarez) January 17, 2023
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