Nicolas Maduro lands in New York after being 'dragged from his bedroom'Former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York in handcuffs following a dramatic US operation in Caracas, where he is expected to face charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine-importation conspiracyView 2 Images Maduro aircraft arrives at US military base (Image: Getty)Former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was seen in handcuffs stepping off an aircraft after landing in New York, where he's expected to face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importation conspiracy, and weapons offences. ‌Following his touchdown at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York - roughly 60 miles north of New York City - Maduro was set to be ferried to Manhattan's West Side heliport before being handed to DEA officials for processing. ‌New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned Maduro's capture as an 'act of war'. ‌The death toll from the dramatic U.S. operation stands at 40, including civilians, The New York Times reported. Maduro is set to be held at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a maximum-security facility in Brooklyn, whilst awaiting his court proceedings.

Source: Daily Mirror January 04, 2026 03:40 UTC