Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.

Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.

President Nicolas Maduro warned Washington’s move to counter drug cartels risked becoming a debacle.

Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking, amid mounting US pressure.

Venezuelan Defence Ministry orders naval patrols as US warships sent to waters off coast to tackle drug cartels.

The move comes amid escalating tensions with Washington, which sent three warships and 4,000 Marines toward Venezuela last week to curb drug trafficking.