Soldiers in custody after failed coup attempt in Venezeula

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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