This is stated on the website of the department.
“All military units on the territory of the country are on alert, ready to immediately respond to any threat. We reaffirm our absolute devotion to the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and the obligation to guarantee the sovereignty and independence of the state, ”the statement said.
According to the ministry, on the morning of May 3, a “group of mercenary terrorists organized and trained in Colombia” tried to enter Venezuela by boat.
It is noted that several mercenaries were killed during the clash, while others were captured.
The U.S. previously awarded a $ 15 million reward for helping arrest Maduro.