The U.S. Coast Guard boarded and seized its sixth tanker attempting to defying American sanctions against Venezuela in the Caribbean.
Motor Tanker Veronica was seized by American forces in a pre-dawn operation on Jan. 15, as it attempted to evade the blockade established by the Trump Administration.
Advertisement
The Veronica, a Guyana-flagged Aframax crude oil tanker, had departed empty from Venezuela’s Amuay terminal in early January.
A U.S. Coast Guard tactical team conducted the boarding, supported by Marines and sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, attached to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
The operation occurred without incident, with American military personnel deploying via helicopter onto the tanker’s deck.
The news came ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled White House meeting on Thursday
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!