In a dramatic maritime chase, the Coast Guard pursued the Bella 1, an oil tanker fleeing U.S. sanctions. As the vessel made a U-turn to evade capture, the crew realized they needed backup to intercept the massive tanker.
Tensions escalate as the US Coast Guard actively pursues a vessel linked to Venezuela's illegal oil trade. The situation intensifies following recent tanker seizures and accusations of drug-related funding.
In a bold move, the US Coast Guard is interdicting a second sanctioned vessel off Venezuela's coast, following the recent seizure of an oil tanker involved in illicit operations. Details are scarce, but tensions rise in the Caribbean Sea.