Green Beret's Downfall: Attempted Coup, Smuggled Weapons, and an Action-Packed Trial

Federal investigators have linked ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau to an illegal arms smuggling operation supporting a failed coup attempt in Venezuela. Evidence includes Goudreau's DNA on weapons and internet searches on evading capture. Prosecutors argue he's a flight risk and danger to the public, while his attorney claims otherwise.

Federal investigators have connected Jordan Goudreau, an ex-Green Beret, to an illegal arms smuggling operation tied to a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. DNA evidence on the smuggled weapons strengthens the case against him.

Details emerged in court papers following Goudreau's arrest, pointing to his involvement in the botched amphibious raid, which resulted in deaths and the capture of his former US Special Forces colleagues. Goudreau's boasts about orchestrating the putsch and collaborating with Venezuelan opposition deepen his legal troubles.

Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence of Goudreau's flight risk, highlighting acts like moving funds to cryptocurrency and acquiring a Mexican driver's license. Despite his decorated military past, they argue Goudreau's expertise in firearms and evasion makes him a significant public risk.

(With inputs from agencies.)