Journalist Leocenis García and his two companions were transferred on Monday morning to Tocuyito prison, in north-central Carabobo state.

On Saturday, García was arrested and taken to the head office of the Police Motorcycle Brigade of Naguagua for breaking in and causing damages to private property, as well as for the illegal possession of arms.

Attorney Fabián Chacón stated that his client, along with his two companions, was mistreated and tortured.

The journalist's father claimed that the situation his son is going through is a result of manipulations and held Carabobo state governor Luis Felipe Acosta Carlez responsible for anything that might happen to his son.