Venezuelan Bank Hostages
Released
Authorities of Venezuela's CICPC (Criminal Investigation Corps) announced
on Tuesday the release
of hostages held in a
bank in Altagracia de
Orituco, in the state of
Guarico.
In remarks to Venezolana
de Television, CICPC
Capt. Vicente Alamo said
the four captors were
allowed to retreat in an
ambulance as requested,
presumably accompanied
by some of the people
who were inside the
facility.
Health services entered
the bank to verify the
condition of the
hostages, including
several minors and a
pregnant woman.
Governor of the bank,
Eduard Manuitt, said
that on Monday morning
four people tried
unsuccessfully to hold
up the bank.
He noted that the
captors were told they
would be given all
guarantees if they
surrendered.
Minister of Interior and
Justice Ramon Rodriguez
Chacin said that the
criminals, who have been
duly identified, had
taken drugs and
presumably liquor, which
made the situation more
difficult, as they
carried firearms. |
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