"Oh, Kent, I'd be lying if I said my men weren't committing crimes."

Written by El Patrón

VENEZUELAN police officers are responsible for committing approximately a fifth of all crimes, said a government minister who was murdered by a policeman shortly after giving the interview. The official said police officers accounted for 15-20 percent of all crimes, notably major felonies such as kidnapping and murder.

Police Chief Raul Midon said he was extremely disappointed with the figures, and would be aiming for around the 50 percent mark next time.

Midon went on to reveal that he and his men were already discussing the diversification of their criminal activities so as to include drug trafficking, prostitution, racketeering and heavy sack beatings.