VENEZUELA
1. Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela
The Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela is a gendarmerie component of the National Armed Forces of Venezuela. The national guard can serve as gendarmerie, perform civil defence roles, or serve as a reserve light infantry force. It was founded on 4 August 1937. The branch is recognized for its human rights violations under the Bolivarian government and its alleged involvement in international drug trafficking through the Cartel of the Suns.
Rotary Wing
Fixed Wing
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Beech 58
Beech 65
Beech 90
Beech B.200
Bell 206 Jetranger
Bell 412
Britten Norman Islander
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 185
Cessna 206
Cessna 210
Eurocopter AS.355 Ecureuil
Fokker F.28 Fellowship
IAI Arava
Mil Mi-17
PZL-106 Kruk
PZL M26 Iskierka
PZL M28 Skytruck
2. Policía Nacional Bolivariana
The Policía Nacional Bolivariana is Venezuela's national police force, created in 2009. Law enforcement in Venezuela has historically been highly fragmented, and the creation of a national police force was originally unpopular among the public and organizations. The creation of a National Police was one of the recommendations of a 2006 National Commission on Police Reform. As of July 2010, the PNB had around 2,400 officers, with a further 1,400 in training. Now it has grown into an estimated 20,000-strong national police force.
Rotary Wing
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MBB Bo.105
Bell 427