"The tanker, originally called the Bella 1, evaded a US naval blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela last month, avoiding attempts by the American military to board the vessel. The ship, described by officials in multiple reports as a "dark fleet" tanker operating in violation of sanctions, then fled into the Atlantic, setting off a dramatic two-week chase. It changed its name to Marinera and reflagged, painting the Russian tricolor on the ship's hull."
"US European Command said in a statement Wednesday that the oil tanker was seized "pursuant to a warrant issued by a US federal court" after it was tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro. The seizure supports the Trump administration's efforts to target "sanctioned vessels that threaten the security and stability of the Western Hemisphere," the military said. It said the seizure operation was executed by the Department of Homeland Security with support from the Pentagon, "showcasing a whole-of-government approach to protect the homeland.""
American forces seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit. The vessel was originally named Bella 1 and evaded a US naval blockade of sanctioned ships near Venezuela, escaping attempts by US forces to board. Described as part of a "dark fleet" operating in violation of sanctions, the ship fled into the Atlantic, renamed itself Marinera, and reflagged with a Russian tricolor. US Coast Guard cutter Munro tracked the vessel and the seizure was carried out pursuant to a US federal court warrant. The Department of Homeland Security led the operation with Pentagon support and multiple US military aircraft assisted.
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