"New Zealand's Defence Force reported that a surveillance aircraft observed a suspected ship-to-ship transfer of illicit goods by North Korea, indicating a breach of international sanctions."
"The exchange of goods was captured in international waters near North Korea, involving 35 vessels of interest while monitoring for possible violations of UN sanctions."
"North Korea has been under UN sanctions since 2006, with significant expansions in 2016 and 2017, yet it continues to trade with a few countries, primarily China."
A North Korean ship was observed by New Zealand's Defence Force engaging in a possible illicit goods transfer at sea. Surveillance from a P-8A Poseidon aircraft detected the exchange in international waters near North Korea. This incident involved 35 vessels of interest while monitoring for violations of UN sanctions. The Defence Force stated that evidence from the surveillance allows for potential actions against ships violating UN resolutions. North Korea has been under sanctions since 2006, with expanded restrictions in 2016 and 2017, yet continues to trade with certain countries.
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