Four Venezuelan police officers arrested for alleged looting after earthquakes

Anger at authorities and the government is mounting as local residents, volunteers and national and international rescue teams continue the search for survivors after last week’s twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela. The seismic events have killed almost 2,000 people, injured more than 10,000 and left tens of thousands still missing, prompting a massive, ongoing relief effort amid growing public frustration over the response.

Four Venezuelan police officers have been arrested and face dismissal after being accused of looting cash from the rubble of a building that collapsed in the disaster. The arrests come as investigators probe misconduct while rescue operations press on, with teams combing through debris and coordinating with foreign aid groups to locate any remaining victims. Authorities say the investigation will proceed alongside the continued search for survivors, underscoring the pressure to restore public confidence while addressing the humanitarian crisis.