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Venezuela arrests suspects of drone attack that 'targeted Maduro'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was unharmed after an alleged assassination attempt involving drones. [Photo: AFP]

Six "terrorists and hired killers" have been arrested in Venezuela accused of trying to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro in an alleged drone attack, the government said on Sunday.

Interior and Justice Minister Nestor Reverol announced the arrests on state television, saying more could be on the way "in the coming hours."

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