US seizes seventh tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean
According to the U.S. Southern Command, the Sagitta was operating in defiance of the blockade established by President Donald Trump for sanctioned vessels.
The Sagitta motor vessel in the Caribbean.
U.S. forces seized a seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, as part of Washington's ongoing actions on Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
The detained vessel was identified as the motor vessel Sagitta. The operation was conducted by U.S. military forces in support of the Department of Homeland Security, according to an official statement.
Enforcement of the maritime blockade
According to the U.S. Southern Command, the Sagitta was operating in defiance of the blockade established by President Donald Trump for sanctioned vessels transiting the Caribbean. The seizure of the tanker represents the seventh such action since the implementation of these measures.
The military command indicated that the detention of the vessel reflects the determination of the United States to enforce the blockade in force on sanctioned vessels linked to Venezuela.
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"As the joint force operates in the Western Hemisphere, we reaffirm that the security of the American people is paramount, demonstrating our commitment to safety and stability," the statement added.
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