U.S. seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean
Summary
The United States seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and Caribbean for violating U.S. sanctions. The ships, named Bella 1 and Sophia, were involved in transporting sanctioned oil.Key Facts
- The U.S. seized two oil tankers, Bella 1 and Sophia.
- The tankers were linked to Venezuela and sanctioned by the U.S.
- Bella 1 was seized in the North Atlantic and Sophia in the Caribbean.
- U.S. European Command announced the seizure of Bella 1 for sanction violations.
- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem disclosed the seizure of Sophia in the Caribbean.
- Both ships were either last docked in Venezuela or heading there.
- The U.S. military handed over the Bella 1 to law enforcement officials.
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