Have the abducted fishermen returned home? Despite reports and a disturbing video, the police commissioner states they have no confirmed information on the alleged kidnapping of three fishermen and a subsequent abduction.
The video circulating shows two men, purportedly kidnapped by Venezuelans, bound and beaten while pleading for ransom money. TV6's attempts to reach government officials for comment have been unsuccessful.
The Prime Minister previously cautioned fishermen against entering Venezuelan waters for illegal activities, stating the government would not intervene in such cases. The mystery surrounding the fishermen's fate deepens.
00:00While there are reports circulating that three Aireen fishermen who were said to have been abducted on Thursday have returned home and that four other men have since reportedly been taken for ransom, Police Commissioner Alistair Guevara tells TV6 News the police are unable to substantiate the claims.
00:19I have checked with the divisional commander and he confirmed to me that no report has been made to the police in that area. And in response to your second question, I have no information as to whether any of the men have returned home.
00:35Video had surfaced over the weekend of two of the three men said to be abducted by Venezuelans on Thursday. In the video, the men could be seen at an undisclosed location sitting on the ground with their hands and feet bound.
00:49A man whose face was not shown then proceeded to beat the two men with a stick. One of the men cried and repeatedly asked that money be sent quickly, presumably for his release.
01:01Attempts by TV6 to get responses from the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister have proven futile.
01:09The Prime Minister had previously warned fishermen to stay within TNT's maritime borders, adding that if anyone entered Venezuelan waters to do illegal acts, the TNT government would not be coming to their assistance.
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