Venezuelan troops seize police weapons

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Soldiers loyal to President Hugo Chavez seized riot gear -- including submachine guns and shotguns -- from Caracas' police department Tuesday in what the opposition mayor called a deliberate effort to undermine him.

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