Prominent Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello has asserted that prison gangs, known as “pranes,” do not exist within the country’s jail system. This statement comes amid ongoing concerns regarding violence and inmate control in Venezuelan prisons. Cabello simultaneously announced a significant crackdown on corruption within law enforcement, stating that 28,314 police officers have been dismissed and are facing legal proceedings. The dismissals stem from allegations of corruption and extortion. This move signals a broader effort to address systemic issues within Venezuela’s security forces. The announcement was made by Cabello without providing specific details regarding the alleged absence of prison gangs or the nature of the corruption cases. The information was originally published by EL NACIONAL.