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Police believe the body that washed ashore at Cumana is that of one of the people on board a boat suspected of carrying drugs, arms, and ammunition which was destroyed by a US battleship while at sea earlier this week.
The body was discovered around 9:30 pm on Cumana Toco Beach.
According to police, the deceased is a Venezuelan national. His right hand and right foot were missing, a piece of clothing was tied around his neck, and his body showed signs of burns.
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