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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

US forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US military says

US Australia Britain Hegseth - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. military on Friday, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.

The pre-dawn action was carried out by U.S. Marines and Navy, taking part in the monthslong buildup of forces in the Caribbean, according to U.S. Southern Command, which declared “there is no safe haven for criminals” as it announced the seizure of the vessel called the Olina.

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