Venezuela: We worked together with agencies to make Maduro face justice – US DoJ

The US Department of Justice, DoJ, says it worked in close coordination with all federal agencies to bring captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro into US custody to face justice.

In a statement on Sunday, the DoJ said the operation required months of coordination, detailed planning and seamless execution across multiple components of the federal government.

“The Department of War led this remarkable effort. We cannot thank our brave military heroes enough.

“Specialized FBI and DEA personnel, including tactical and transport teams, worked alongside DOW and our DOJ attorneys and other DOJ components to ensure the secure movement, control, and transfer of 2 high-risk defendants,” it said.

According to the statement, all personnel involved acted professionally, decisively, and in strict accordance with US law and established protocols, adding that it was a perfectly executed operation with intensive cooperation and trust among President Trump’s team.

The DoJ further stated that the mission was conducted to support an ongoing criminal prosecution tied to large-scale narcotics trafficking and related offenses that have fueled violence, destabilized the region, and contributed directly to the drug crisis claiming American lives.