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FAN acted according to law in eviction of miners in Chiguao
ABN 13/02/2008
Ciudad Bolivar, February 13. ABN .- Total attachment to Venezuelan law and international standards of Human Rights upheld the National Armed Forces (FAN) in the operating eviction of more than 600 illegal miners exploiting gold and diamonds in the area The Chiguao, south of state Bolivar.
This was reiterated this Wednesday in a press conference the commander of the Theater of Operations 5 (TO-5) of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Jose Gregorio Montilla Pantoja, who explained in detail the proceedings since December 2007 for the implementation of the measure.
The official explained that the eviction operation took place in the context of Operation Tepuy ordered by the President of the Republic, Hugo Chavez Frias, as part of a decree for the protection of the Caura watershed and Caroní.
"Additionally, we have an order for two courts of Ciudad Bolivar we urge destroy and take action against any elements that are destroying the environment in this area for illegal search of gold and diamonds," he said.
He also added that the extent Chiguao The eviction was announced well in advance to people over 4 years had settled illegally in this area.
Subsequently, have been initiated to locate mining equipment prohibited by the Penal Law of the Environment, as hydraulic monitors, mercury, gold ore washing machines, high-pressure hoses and other tools that destroy the soil and water quality.
He explained that during the operations were confiscated and 61 unused hydraulic motors; 4 clandestine airstrips; 86 drums of petrol 200 liters capacity each, 12 thousand meters high pressure hose and 8 power plants.
"Also inutilizamos 17 ranches used for prostitution and selling drugs, which also found minors working mainly of Brazilian origin," he explained.
General Montilla Pantoja said that in total were evacuated to La Paragua a total of 632 people, among adults and children.
Of this figure, 121 were undocumented Colombians, Dominicans 76 and 291 Brazilians. The remaining 184 men, women and children were Venezuelans.
"All were taken to The Umbrella, which will be stated that some, while others return to their places of origin in Brazil. Only one family did not find any place to go and are staying at the headquarters of this military garrison at the moment, "he said.
In addition, he emphasized that the eviction was operating without using force and even provided medical care to pregnant women and men suffering from malaria and other ailments.
Also claimed that groups of illegal miners still trying to infiltrate into prohibited areas such as Upper Caura, so this military unit is preparing a number of actions to prevent further environmental damage in the area.
ABN 13/02/2008
Ciudad Bolivar, February 13. ABN .- Total attachment to Venezuelan law and international standards of Human Rights upheld the National Armed Forces (FAN) in the operating eviction of more than 600 illegal miners exploiting gold and diamonds in the area The Chiguao, south of state Bolivar.
This was reiterated this Wednesday in a press conference the commander of the Theater of Operations 5 (TO-5) of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Jose Gregorio Montilla Pantoja, who explained in detail the proceedings since December 2007 for the implementation of the measure.
The official explained that the eviction operation took place in the context of Operation Tepuy ordered by the President of the Republic, Hugo Chavez Frias, as part of a decree for the protection of the Caura watershed and Caroní.
"Additionally, we have an order for two courts of Ciudad Bolivar we urge destroy and take action against any elements that are destroying the environment in this area for illegal search of gold and diamonds," he said.
He also added that the extent Chiguao The eviction was announced well in advance to people over 4 years had settled illegally in this area.
Subsequently, have been initiated to locate mining equipment prohibited by the Penal Law of the Environment, as hydraulic monitors, mercury, gold ore washing machines, high-pressure hoses and other tools that destroy the soil and water quality.
He explained that during the operations were confiscated and 61 unused hydraulic motors; 4 clandestine airstrips; 86 drums of petrol 200 liters capacity each, 12 thousand meters high pressure hose and 8 power plants.
"Also inutilizamos 17 ranches used for prostitution and selling drugs, which also found minors working mainly of Brazilian origin," he explained.
General Montilla Pantoja said that in total were evacuated to La Paragua a total of 632 people, among adults and children.
Of this figure, 121 were undocumented Colombians, Dominicans 76 and 291 Brazilians. The remaining 184 men, women and children were Venezuelans.
"All were taken to The Umbrella, which will be stated that some, while others return to their places of origin in Brazil. Only one family did not find any place to go and are staying at the headquarters of this military garrison at the moment, "he said.
In addition, he emphasized that the eviction was operating without using force and even provided medical care to pregnant women and men suffering from malaria and other ailments.
Also claimed that groups of illegal miners still trying to infiltrate into prohibited areas such as Upper Caura, so this military unit is preparing a number of actions to prevent further environmental damage in the area.
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