U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was attempting to defy U.S. sanctions against Venezuela.
U.S. forces boarded and seized a Guyana-flagged crude tanker this past week that attempted to defy U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. It is the sixth sanctioned oil tanker the U.S. has seized.
The U.S. Southern Command announced, “Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Veronica without incident. The Veronica is the latest tanker operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean, proving the effectiveness of Operation Southern Spear yet again.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the seizure, stating, “Through close coordination with our colleagues in the Departments of War, State, and Justice, our heroic Coast Guard men and women once again ensured a flawlessly executed operation, in accordance with international law.”
She continued, “As we’ve now demonstrated through multiple boardings, there is no outrunning or escaping American justice — period. Our resolve is unshakeable, and our mission coordination has never been better. America’s Coast Guard remains Always Ready to apply the full force of its unique authorities and specialized capabilities against this threat anywhere, anytime.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Acting Commander Lt. General Pettus as he heads the U.S. Southern Command.
- For Secretary Noem as she oversees DHS and its many agencies.
- For U.S. forces as they conduct seizures of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.
Sources: MSN, CBS News, PJ Media, Fox News
