Venezuela Returns Oil Tanker to Waters in US Joint Operation

Venezuela Recovers ‍Oil Tanker in Joint Operation with U.S.

Caracas,Venezuela -⁤ Venezuelan authorities announced friday the return ⁤of an oil tanker to ⁣its waters following a joint operation with the United States. the vessel had ‍departed “without payment‍ or⁢ authorization” and was seized early this morning, according to officials.

A ⁢brief statement from the Ministry⁣ of ⁤Hydrocarbons‍ and the state ⁢oil company PDVSA⁣ described the recovery of the Minerva as a “successful joint ‍operation” between Caracas and Washington. ⁤

“Thanks to‌ this frist successful⁣ joint operation, the ship is⁤ now sailing back to⁣ Venezuelan waters for⁤ safekeeping ‌and appropriate⁣ action,” the⁣ statement read.

details regarding the ​circumstances ⁣of the tanker’s initial departure and the specifics of the​ joint operation remain limited.Further information is expected as the examination progresses.