Nicolas Maduro and his troops had “zero chance” of evading capture last weekend, according to reports. And, if the rumors of a sonic weapon being at play are true, then he really didn’t.
The U.S. Military’s “Active Denial System” energy weapon was allegedly in use during the operation.
One guard claimed he and others started bleeding from the nose, and he felt like his head was about to explode, while others vomited blood.
He recalled, “We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move. We couldn’t even stand up after that sonic weapon or whatever it was…”
“I swear, I’ve never seen anything like it.”
FOX Reporter Felt Effects Firsthand, Several Years Before Nicolas Maduro’s Capture
FOX News reporter Peter Doocy felt the effects of the Active Denial System in 2013 and described it as having a hair dryer thrown into his bath.He showed a video of himself being zapped close to 13 years ago, which can be seen right below.
NEW: Peter Doocy shows footage of himself being hit by an ‘Active Denial System,’ similar to what was allegedly used during Maduro’s capture.
According to an alleged witness account, Venezuelan soldiers started bleeding through the nose and vomiting during the capture.
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The weapon in question is non-lethal. It uses directed energy and millimeter waves to create an intense heating sensation on the skin.
The military developed the system to deter individuals from approaching perimeter security and crowd-control situations.
