Army Major Released After Border Incident with Venezuelan National Guard
CÚCUTA, Colombia – An Army major who was detained by the Bolivarian National Guard in Venezuela has been released, authorities confirmed. The incident sparked a swift response from Colombian military personnel who activated protocols to locate the officer and ascertain details surrounding his arrest.
The major’s detention stemmed from a border control issue, with Venezuelan authorities stating he mistakenly entered the country without proper authorization. The situation unfolded after the officer, identified as Acosta, was able to communicate by phone to report the incident. Following several hours of dialog, the matter was resolved, and Acosta has been reunited with his family.
the Colombian institution initiated contact with Colombian migration authorities at the international bridge to establish appropriate protocols. While the reasons for the initial arrest remained unclear, Venezuelan authorities indicated it was a procedural matter related to border crossing regulations. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released in the coming hours.
