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Members of the Defence Force were confined to camp yesterday, as a state of heightened awareness remained in effect until further notice.
Sources confirmed that the “alert state” was issued for members of the Regiment, the Coast Guard and the Air Guard to report to duty yesterday, amidst reports from international media outlets that a US strike on Venezuela was “imminent.”
Military sources said the alert state, described in internal messages as a “State One Posture,” is a precautionary measure introduced to ensure all elements of the Defence Force are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any national or regional security threat.
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