FANB apprehended two citizens while they were practicing illegal mining in Amazonas

The detainees were placed under the order of the Public Prosecutor's Office
Photo: @Dhernandezlarez

Published at: 20/10/2025 12:57 PM

Members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) apprehended, in the state of Amazonas, two citizens who were found in flagrante delicto practicing illegal mining in a sector called the Mina Nueva sector of the Atabapo municipality.

This was reported by the strategic operational commander of the FANB, G/J Domingo Hernández Lárez, who, through his Instagram account, explained that two 13 HP mining engines were seized from those arrested; a 3900 AMP power plant; 7 4” PVC pipes and 100 meters of 4” high-pressure hose.

“All material and equipment were incinerated at the scene. The procedure was notified to the Public Ministry,” the senior military official reported.

Mazo News Team

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