US Seizes 'Sanctioned' Tanker in Caribbean Sea: Video
Summary
The U.S. Southern Command captured a tanker called Sophia in the Caribbean Sea. The ship was stopped because it was involved in illegal activities in international waters. The action was part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb drug trafficking from Latin America to the U.S.Key Facts
- The ship Sophia was seized in the Caribbean Sea.
- The capture occurred before dawn on a Wednesday.
- The ship was described as "stateless" and part of a "sanctioned dark fleet."
- The operation was coordinated by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting the ship to the U.S.
- The action is part of Operation Southern Spear, aimed at stopping the drug trade.
- SOUTHCOM stated the operation was conducted without incident.
- President Trump's administration launched Operation Southern Spear to address drug trafficking concerns.
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