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Former Venezuela Spy Pleads Guilty to US Drug Trafficking and Narcoterrorism Charges

A former director of Venezuelan military intelligence has pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges in a federal court, marking a rare instance of a high-ranking government official being held accountable for such crimes.

Former Venezuela Spy Pleads Guilty to US Drug Trafficking and Narcoterrorism Charges
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A former director of Venezuelan military intelligence has pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges in a United States federal court, according to the Justice Department, as part of a plea deal reached one week after his arrest. The individual, who had been accused of being involved in drug shipments to the US, agreed to cooperate with authorities. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant will face prison time and other penalties for his role in narcotics trafficking and related activities. The exact terms of the sentence are not yet known.

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