Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia released a statement following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. In his remarks, Morrisey commended President Donald Trump and the national security team for their actions.
“I applaud President Donald Trump and his national security team for taking decisive action to hold Nicolás Maduro accountable and for confronting the criminal networks that have operated throughout Venezuela with impunity for far too long.
“A global narco-terrorist, Nicolás Maduro has enabled drug trafficking operations that have fueled violence, addiction, and death across the United States, including here in West Virginia. These networks have pushed deadly narcotics into our communities and torn apart too many families.”
No additional details about the operation or its impact on local law enforcement efforts were provided in Morrisey’s statement.
