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Soldiers in custody after failed coup attempt in Venezeula
Bolivarian National Police stand behind a burning roadblock set up by anti-government protesters yesterday evening

A SMALL group of soldiers were in custody today after a failed coup attempt yesterday in the Venezuelan capital Caracas.

They surrendered after an hour-long standoff with police.

Violence had erupted in the streets, with protesters clashing with security forces.

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