Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drugs and weapons charges

Venezuelan president captured by US in shocking raid is seen being led in handcuffs on his way to court

The deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon on drugs and weapons charges after his extraordinary capture by US special forces this weekend.

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in a shocking pre-dawn raid at a compound on Saturday during an assault on Caracas. At least 40 people, including civilians and Venezuelan military members, reportedly died in the attack.