A U.S. Coast Guard tactical team successfully boarded and seized the sanctioned tanker Veronica in the Caribbean to enforce international law and secure U.S. maritime borders
Elite capabilities. Unmatched authorities. Unified resolve.
This morning, a USCG tactical team boarded and seized Motor Tanker Veronica, a sanctioned oil tanker, in the Caribbean Sea.
The unique maritime law enforcement authorities – and thorough interagency coordination with the Departments of War, Justice, and State – ensured a safe, seamless operation in accordance with U.S. and international law.
Alongside U.S. Sailors and Marines, our maritime fighting force is bringing every capability at our disposal to interdict ghost fleet tankers and uphold international law.
With unwavering resolve, the Coast Guard continues operations to control, secure, and defend our U.S. borders and maritime approaches.