U.S. Military Seizes Oil Tanker in Caribbean Operation Targeting Sanctioned Vessels

U.S. Military Seizes Oil Tanker in Caribbean Operation Targeting Sanctioned Vessels

U.S. military forces conducted a pre-dawn operation in the Caribbean Sea, seizing an oil tanker named the Olina. The operation was carried out by U.S. Marines and Navy as part of the ongoing efforts to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela. The U.S. Southern Command emphasized that there is no safe haven for criminals in the region, highlighting the continued enforcement of sanctions in the area. This latest action is part of the monthslong buildup of forces in the Caribbean to address illicit activities related to Venezuela.