As for the assumption of the Venezuela
Government that large quantities of precious metals and minerals were being
smuggled to the islands, the Minister clarified by stating the Coast Guard had
not encountered gold, diamonds or minerals during the controls at sea. However,
there has been an increase in the smuggling of fuel from Venezuela, mostly to
Aruba and Curaçao. Also, an increasing number of weapons and more drugs were
found on board vessels holding undocumented persons from Venezuela. The
Minister said cooperation with the Venezuela Coast Guard was still good.
Patrols are coordinated with the Venezuela Coast Guard. More…
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