The US has announced the seizure of the oil tanker 'Olina' in the Caribbean on suspicion of carrying Venezuelan crude oil
This is the third oil tanker confiscated this week in connection with Venezuela and the fifth since the beginning of the interceptions. This Friday's mission has been carried out "without incident".
American aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford. Stock Photo: EFE
OnFriday, the U.S. Coast Guard took control of the oil tanker "Olina" in the waters of the Caribbean with an alleged shipment of "crude oil" from Venezuela, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and the U.S. Army Southern Command reported.
As on previous occasions, the American aircraft carrier 'Gerald R. Ford' has been used to carry out this mission, which has ended 'without incident'.
"The operation remains steadfast in its mission to defend our homeland, ending illegal activity and restoring security in the western hemisphere , "the US Coast Guard said in a statement.
This is the third oil tanker confiscated this week in connection with Venezuela and the fifth from the beginning of the interceptions, in which two tankers were intercepted on Wednesday, one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea.
The US imposed sanctions on the 'Olina' in January last year when it was renamed 'Minerva M' and became part of the so-called 'shadow fleet' of ships sailing outside international standards.
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