Venezuela frees boats, crews

The two fishing vessels and 12 crew members detained by the Venezuelan navy two weeks ago have been released and are on their way home.

 “We have confirmed that they have been released and will return to Guyana tomorrow (today),” Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd told Stabroek News last evening.

Kenneth Garraway, owner of the Sea Wolf confirmed to Stabroek News that the men had been informed that they were free to go.

“I talk to them and they say they coming home,” he shared.