7 months ago
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker
The United States has taken control of another oil tanker linked to Venezuela.
This tanker, called the Motor Vessel Sagitta, was seized in the Caribbean Sea on January 20.
The seizure is part of a bigger effort by the US to stop oil exports from Venezuela that are not following the rules.
The US says this is to keep the region safe and stable.
This is the seventh tanker that the US has seized as part of this operation.
US forces seized the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Motor Vessel Sagitta in the Caribbean Sea on January 20.
This is the seventh tanker intercepted under Operation Joint Task Force Southern Spear.
The seizure is part of President Trump's 'quarantine' on sanctioned vessels in the region.
The operation involves the US military, Department of Homeland Security, and the Justice Department.
The US aims to ensure that only lawfully coordinated oil leaves Venezuela.
- Who
- US Southern Command
- What
- Seized Venezuela-linked oil tanker Motor Vessel Sagitta
- Where
- Caribbean Sea
- When
- January 20
- Why
- To enforce President Trump's 'quarantine' on sanctioned vessels
Key facts
- Tanker Name
- Motor Vessel Sagitta
- Seizure Date
- January 20
- Seizure Location
- Caribbean Sea
- Operation Name
- Joint Task Force Southern Spear
- US Agencies Involved
- US Southern Command, Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“We’ve got millions of barrels of oil left. We’re selling it on the open market. We’re bringing down oil prices incredibly.”
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