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A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Special Reaction Team (MSRT) assisted by the U.S. Navy has seized a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela Saturday, a U.S. official confirms to Fox News.
The operation involved a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Special Reaction Team assisted by the U.S. Navy, marking the latest enforcement action tied to President Donald Trump’s announced blockade of sanctioned oil tankers.
BONDI SHARES HEART-POUNDING FOOTAGE OF US SEIZING VENEZUELAN OIL TANKER IN RARE ACTION LAST SEEN IN 2014
The seizure comes days after President Donald Trump announced a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela on Tuesday.
The Pentagon referred Fox News Digital to the White House, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This is a developing story, check back later for updates.
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