Report Trump Offers $50M Bounty for Capture of Maduro

[webfact]

Trump Offers $50M Bounty for Capture of Maduro

 

Picture courtesy of New York Post

 

The Trump administration has unveiled an astounding $50 million reward for the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. US President Trump announced the colossal sum, aimed at ending Maduro's notorious reign plagued with drug trafficking accusations. The bounty, doubling the previous amount set by former President Biden, is a testament to the administration's zero-tolerance stance on international narcotics operations.

 

Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed shocking figures, stating that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has intercepted 30 tonnes of cocaine attributed to Maduro and his cohorts. Alarmingly, seven tonnes are linked directly to Maduro himself. Bondi highlighted the lethal impact of cocaine laced with fentanyl, tying this to a rise in fatalities across the US and underscoring the devastation brought by these deadly substances.

 

Back in March 2020, Maduro faced multiple charges in New York's Southern District, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy related to cocaine importation. The serious accusations spotlight a global network involving dangerous cartels. Initially offering $15 million for his apprehension during Trump's first term, the bounty was later raised to $25 million by the previous administration before this latest dramatic increase.

 

Highlighting the staggering figures, Bondi mentioned the seizure of over $700 million in assets connected to Maduro. This includes luxurious items such as two private jets and nine lavish vehicles, serving as a poignant illustration of the immense lifestyle funded by his alleged illegal activities. Yet, the struggle against this powerful figure continues, with Bondi emphasising his position as one of the globe's most notorious drug traffickers.

 

Drawing a firm line, Bondi assured that under Trump's leadership, efforts would persist to capture Maduro and bring justice for his terrifying crimes. The administration remains resolute in its commitment to battling threats posed by international narcotics, pushing back against forces threatening US security.

 

The enormous bounty placed on Maduro underscores the seriousness with which Trump's administration is tackling this threat. It illustrates a focused attempt to dismantle the sprawling networks enriching themselves through criminal enterprises, with Maduro being a prime target. The pursuit to apprehend him continues, offering a hefty reward as an incentive for information leading to his capture.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from NEW YORK POST 2025-08-09

 

[gargamon]

Dead or alive? Could be interpreted as soliciting assassination.

[Yagoda]

3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Dead or alive? Could be interpreted as soliciting assassination.

Alive and only so interpreted by those who relish violence.

[Chomper Higgot]

If Trump is coming down on the side of arresting national leaders who are subject to arrest warrants, that might be a good thing.

 

Although I suspect he’s a bit choosy on which arrest warrants he wishes to see actioned.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, gargamon said:

Dead or alive? Could be interpreted as soliciting assassination.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The pursuit to apprehend him continues, offering a hefty reward as an incentive for information leading to his capture.

Any reason for the "dead or alive?" comment? Nowhere is dead or alive mentioned in the article. Seems you make things up just to satisfy your own internal narrative.

[gargamon]

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

 

Any reason for the "dead or alive?" comment? Nowhere is dead or alive mentioned in the article. Seems you make things up just to satisfy your own internal narrative.

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