Venezuelan leader accuses Colombian president of plotting to steal weapons

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused his Colombian counterpart Ivan Duke of plotting to steal a weapon belonging to the Venezuelan army, Report informs, citing TASS.

"Ivan Duke hates Venezuela and the Venezuelans. We are aware of their (Columbian-ed.) theft plans," Maduro said in his televised speech.

The Venezuelan President added that Colombian intelligence had recorded over 600 attempts to bribe local officials.