A group of CEOFANB soldiers. Photo: Ăšltimas Noticias.
The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) remains deployed in BolĂvar state to confront illegal armed organizations, many of whom operate networks involved in black market mining interests. As part of this patrol, FANB troops detained seven rustlers who were transporting 204 stolen cows on a barge to sell them illegally in BolĂvar state.
The arrest of the seven subjects took place in the Orinoco River, as reported by the Twitter account of the GNB No. 62 Zone Command of the BolĂvar state.
#28Nov || En labores de patrullaje sobre el rĂo Orinoco #FANB detiene a 7 sujetos cuatreros quienes transportaban en una barcaza 204 vacas robadas para ser vendidas ilegalmente en el estado BolĂvar.#VenezuelaSinSanciones#GNB
.@GnbGaranteDePazpic.twitter.com/niFNJ8aF9x— GNB BOLĂŤVAR (@GNB_CZBolivar) November 28, 2022
They also added that the FANB is deployed in the Guayana region to confront armed organizations and thus dismantle illegal mining exploitation structures in the Forest Reserves.
On November 10, the head of the FANB Operational Command (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported the arrest of the three criminals belonging to the gang “Las 3R,” involved in illegal mining, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Hernández Lárez explained that the three criminals were detained with arms, communication equipment, uniforms, and ammunition.
At that time, the CEOFANB official confirmed that the FANB remains deployed in the Guayana region with the aim of eliminating illegal mining practices and protecting the environment.
#28Nov || #FANB desplegada en la regiĂłn de Guayana en intervenciĂłn legal de organizaciones armadas y desmantelamiento de estructuras de explotaciĂłn ilegal minera en las Reservas Forestales.#VenezuelaSinSanciones#GNB
.@GnbGaranteDePazpic.twitter.com/NvR9obcoao— GNB BOLĂŤVAR (@GNB_CZBolivar) November 28, 2022
During an operation in BolĂvar state, as part of the work to intervene in illegal mines, they found remains of human bones in an open pit.
Hernández Lárez specified that biological diversity, natural resources, ecological processes, and National Parks must be preserved, safeguarded, and protected as vital heritage of the nation.
(RedRadioVE) by Ana PerdigĂłn
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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