US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
Summary
U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker called the Olina in the Caribbean Sea. This action is part of ongoing efforts by the United States to control the export of oil from Venezuela, which is under U.S. sanctions.Key Facts
- U.S. forces seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea.
- The seizure involves joint efforts by U.S. Marines, sailors, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Olina is suspected of carrying oil from Venezuela, which is under a U.S. embargo.
- The ship is part of a "ghost fleet," meaning it tries to avoid detection to carry sanctioned goods.
- The tanker appears on sanctions lists of several countries, indicating it's linked to restricted activities.
- This is the fifth tanker seized by the U.S. recently linked to Venezuelan oil.
- The ship's location tracker was inactive for 52 days before the seizure, last detected near Curacao.
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