The United States Coast Guard is in “active pursuit” of an oil tanker sailing in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, according to US officials. It follows the seizure of two other tankers by the US in recent days.
US President Donald Trump has ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving the country, accusing Venezuela of using oil revenue to fund drug-related crime and terrorism.
A US official said the latest ship being targeted was part of a “sanctioned dark fleet that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion” and said it is “flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order.”
Credit to : BBC News
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