Police officials explained that the shots in Miraflores occurred after Casa Militar officials observed drones flying and did not know that they were from security groups allied to the ruling party. The authorities have not commented
Residents of Caracas reported on the night of January 5 shots in the vicinity of the Miraflores Palace and drones flying over the Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Peace. Police officials consulted by SuchWhich They assured that the situation arose after a confusion between allied groups.
“Confusion between forces,” said a police officer, who detailed that a “swarm of drones flew over Miraflores; “They were allies, and out of confusion they fired.”
Another official validated the information: «It was a confusion. Several drones passed by and Casa Militar was activated and fired several shots,” as did members of the Bolivarian National Police (PNB).
«Everything is now calm, everything is calm. “Nothing has happened,” said the second official.
Until 9:20 pm this Monday, January 5, no authority had commented on the matter.
After several bursts of gunshots were heard this Monday night, there was a strong police deployment in Miraflores. Officials from the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) are said to have arrived and cordoned off the area.
#URGENT | Strong shooting in Miraflores. pic.twitter.com/qwV1CBCTh5
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The Miraflores Palace was left without electricity and its buildings were completely dark; which generated confusion among residents of the area about what was happening.
It was also reported that military members of the Honor Guard fired shots towards Puente Yaguno, near Miraflores.
A video that reached the editorial office of SuchWhich shows armed men ordering civilians off the street.
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