US Navy Sailor Reportedly Detained in Venezuela
The United States is aware of reports that a Navy sailor was detained by Venezuelan authorities on or about Aug. 30 while on personal travel to Venezuela, a U.S. defense official said on Wednesday.
The U.S. Navy is looking into the matter and working closely with the State Department, the official said.
(Reuters - Reporting by Phillip Stewart; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Caitlin Webber)