NEW YORK — Nicolás Maduro has made his way to the Manhattan federal courthouse, arriving under tight security measures that included a bearcat vehicle and a helicopter transit. The Venezuelan leader’s arrival marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal proceedings against him.

Scheduled to make his initial court appearance at noon, Maduro is set to be arraigned on a four-count indictment in front of Judge Alvin Hellerstein. These charges include conspiracy related to drug trafficking, among other serious allegations.

Observers noted that Maduro, accompanied by his wife, was dressed in a brown jumpsuit as he navigated the complex logistics of his transfer. His entrance into the bearcat required some assistance, as did his boarding of the helicopter, underscoring the high-security nature of his transportation.

The charges facing Maduro are significant, drawing international attention to the proceedings in New York. As the legal process unfolds, the eyes of the world remain on the implications of these allegations and their potential impact on international relations.

They are due to face charges of drug-trafficking conspiracy and other crimes.

The United Nations Security Council will hold a 10 a.m. emergency meeting on the capture of Maduro, called by Colombia.

The U.N. released a statement saying Guterres was “deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela” and that the U.S. action sets “a dangerous precedent.”

Protesters against “illegal kidnapping” are expected in Lower Manhattan’s Foley Square at 11:30 a.m. Monday, to coincide with the court appearance.

Venezuelan nationals are also expected to show up in support of Maduro’s capture. They rallied outside 500 Pearl Street on Saturday, as well as at other locations around the city, upon learning of Maduro’s arrest.

Hours after the military operation that plucked Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

The dramatic action capped an intensive Trump administration pressure campaign on the South American nation and its autocratic leader, and months of secret planning resulting in the most assertive American action to achieve regime change since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

(Additional reporting provided by WABC-TV)