Venezuela has suspended all flights to and from Colombia following the discovery of an alleged plot to smuggle explosives into the country via Colombian airports, Xinhua reported.

Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the decision on Monday, citing a broader destabilization plan targeting foreign embassies, police stations, and healthcare facilities in Venezuela.

“This is a preventive measure to ensure national security,” Cabello said.

Authorities believe the plot is intended to disrupt the legislative elections scheduled for May 25, according to Xinhua.