“Today, UK forces demonstrated skill and professionalism in supporting the successful American interception of Bella 1 en route to Russia. This action was part of global efforts to combat sanctions violations,” the minister said in a statement.
The British Ministry of Defense emphasized that the tanker, which previously flew the Panamanian flag, is allegedly part of the so-called shadow fleet involved in circumventing international sanctions.
The UK intends to step up action against such vessels to protect national security and global stability, the release said.
Operation to take control of the vessel US military conducted January 7, when Marinera was near Iceland (according to The New York Timesbetween Iceland and Great Britain, but closer to Iceland).
Edition “GORDON” has collected complete information about the capture of Marinera by this hour.
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American troops pursued three tankers that were trying to trade Venezuelan oil. One of them, called Skipper, was stopped and detained by the coast guard on December 10 on its way to China. Second, Centuries, US Coast Guard took control on December 20th. The third, Marinera (formerly Bella 1), then ran away.
According to the NYT, oil tankers from Venezuela are trying to circumvent the US blockade. masking your true location or turning off data signals.
