The U.S. government seized a luxury jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, indicating ongoing efforts to enforce sanctions against his regime.
U.S. officials emphasized that the plane, valued at $13 million, was illegally purchased through a shell company and exported to Venezuela.
Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the jet had been smuggled out of the U.S. for the use of 'Maduro and his cronies' after being diverted through the Caribbean.
Matthew Axelrod declared that the seizure of the aircraft is a clear message that illegally acquired aircraft for sanctioned officials will not be tolerated.
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