Gold seekers in sewers detained at Netanyahu hotel

New York police detained two Venezuelan citizens who were found after descending into the sewer next to the Loews Regency hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying. That's according to the New York Post.

The incident happened at about 04:35 on Wednesday on Park Avenue. Police noticed three men climbing out of the sewer hatch. Nearby was a hotel where high-ranking participants of the UN General Assembly were accommodated.

After leaving the underground communications, the men left in two cars. Later in the area of Queens law enforcement officers detained 26-year-old Kevin Rodriguez and 25-year-old Samuel Reveron. Both are Venezuelan citizens. The third participant remains at large.

Reveron told police the men went down the sewers to look for valuables. A federal source said there were no signs of intent to harm hotel guests, including the Israeli prime minister.

Law enforcement officers also noted that in New York there are regular cases of penetration into underground communications for the sake of searching for scrap metal.

Rodriguez and Reveron appeared in Manhattan Court on Friday. They were charged with trespassing and conspiracy. Reveron was charged with driving without a license.

After the meeting, both men were released under supervision. The next hearing is scheduled for November 25.

Due to the proximity of the scene to the hotel and the UN General Assembly, law enforcement agencies have strengthened security measures together with federal agencies.