U.S. forces seized a seventh oil tanker allegedly related to Venezuela in the Caribbean on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Southern Command said on X. The command claimed the vessel was “operating in defiance of President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.”
This marks the seventh interception under the quarantine program, with the command offering no further details on the tanker’s crew or cargo.
The operation may prompt vessel operators and crew to reassess routing and compliance strategies in Caribbean waters.
Observers will be watching to see how this enforcement trend evolves and how it shapes shipping practices in the region.
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U.S. forces seize 7th oil tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela
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