General Dan Caine Details Mission to Capture Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela

Operation Objective and Execution

• 🎯 The mission's objective was to apprehend Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both indicted individuals.
• 💡 The operation maintained total surprise as the force approached the objective at low level.
• ⏰ The apprehension force arrived at Maduro's compound at 2:01 a.m. local time in Caracas.

Engagement and Defense

• 💥 Upon arrival, helicopters came under fire and responded with overwhelming force in self-defense.
• ⚠️ One aircraft was hit but remained flyable, and all US aircraft returned safely.
• 🛰️ Real-time updates from air and ground intelligence teams ensured the safety of the ground force.

Apprehension and Exfiltration

• 🤝 Maduro and his wife surrendered and were taken into custody by the Department of Justice, assisted by the US military.
• ✈️ The force exfiltrated with the indicted persons, returning to their launch bases.
• 🚢 Both Maduro and his wife were embarked aboard the USS Uima upon return.

Mission Success and Outcomes

• ✅ The operation was characterized by speed, precision, and discipline.
• 🇺🇸 There was no loss of US life and no US equipment was lost during the mission.
• 🚀 The mission is described as a powerful display of American military might and competence.