Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in handcuffs at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offices in New York this Saturday. He was transported by U.S. forces from Stewart Air Force Base in New York.
A video released by Faytuks Network captured the moment Maduro disembarked from a Delta Airlines plane. He wore a long-sleeve blue hoodie, black pants, white socks, and rubber sandals.
The ex-leader walked handcuffed with his hands in front, accompanied by a large group of U.S. officers. In the video, he is heard saying, "I'm famous, famous. All these people know..."
Another scene shows a convoy of vehicles escorting an armored military van carrying Maduro. Later footage reveals the Venezuelan leader stepping out of the vehicle, limping, dressed in a black coat and hat.
"Hello, Happy New Year. I'm injured," he states as agents lead him into the federal building.
A final video depicts Maduro walking through the DEA headquarters in New York, still in handcuffs and wearing the same dark attire, repeatedly greeting officers with "Happy New Year."
In every segment of these videos, the Venezuelan regime figurehead is easily identifiable.
Maduro was apprehended on January 3 by a Delta Force unit in an operation ordered by then-President Donald Trump.
His arrest may signify a turning point in U.S.-Venezuela relations and could lead to a historic trial for drug trafficking and human rights violations.
Key Details about Maduro's Arrest
Why was Nicolás Maduro arrested?
Maduro was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and human rights violations.
Who ordered the operation to capture Maduro?
The operation was ordered by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
What could be the impact of Maduro's arrest?
The arrest could mark a significant shift in relations between the United States and Venezuela and may lead to a historic legal process.