US apprehends 'stateless, sanctioned' tanker in international waters: Southern Command
Vessel, M/T Sophia, 'was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea,' says SOUTHCOM
By Diyar Guldogan
WASHINGTON (AA) - The US apprehended on Wednesday a "stateless, sanctioned dark fleet" motor tanker in international waters, Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said.
"The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea," SOUTHCOM said via US social media company X.
It said the US Coast Guard was escorting the M/T Sophia to the US for final disposition.
"Through Operation Southern Spear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere," it added.
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