Venezuela increases operations against irregular groups Venezuela increases operations against irregular groups Caracas, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) of Venezuela on Saturday keep under alert in the state of Apure, in the border with Colombia, and increase operations to neutralize irregular groups coming from the neighboring country. Since March 21, FANB's Strategic Operational Command (CEOFANB) has been carrying out search and capture actions in the south of the border area, resulting in the neutralization and arrest of dozens of Colombian paramilitaries, as well as the destruction of several camps. 'We are increasing operations in the state of Apure to guarantee internal order and the capture of armed irregulars (...) and their collaborators in the area. We will continue fighting to eliminate foreign aggression,' CEOFANB said on Twitter.