Grenades like those usually seen on battlefields have become common weapons in Venezuela's underworld, where criminal groups regularly use them in a wide range of illegal activities.
At least six grenade attacks have been reported so far in 2023, most recently on May 7, when eight people were injured in an explosion at a pool hall in Pedro María Ureña, a town in the border state of Táchira. Each of the six attacks took place in a different state, showcasing the widespread nature of this problem.
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