Venezuela Returns Oil Tanker to Waters in US Joint Operation
- Caracas,Venezuela - Venezuelan authorities announced friday the return of an oil tanker to its waters following a joint operation with the United States.
- 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...
- 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.
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.