US used a sonic weapon during Maduro capture, unverified reports say

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reshared an unverified social-media account claiming a sonic weapon was used during the operation, and Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody with a next court date set for March 17.

An unverified account circulated on social media alleging that a sonic device was used during the operation that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reshared the account on X. The claim has not been independently confirmed by officials or independent sources. Maduro and his wife were reported to have been taken into U.S. custody and transported to New York. Known points: - Karoline Leavitt reshared an unverified interview posted on X that alleges a sonic weapon was used during the operation. - The original post referenced an unnamed security guard and was reposted by Mike Netter. - U.S. authorities have taken Nicolás Maduro and his wife into custody and they are being held in Brooklyn, New York. - Venezuelan officials reported that about 80 members of the armed forces and civilians were killed during the operation, as announced by those officials. - The couple’s next U.S. court appearance is scheduled for March 17 and they remain in custody. Summary: The reported use of a sonic weapon remains an unverified claim circulating on social media and has not been independently confirmed by government or independent sources. Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody and are due to appear in court on March 17. Further official confirmation about the specific allegations has not been reported.