Overview
- Southcom said Marines and sailors boarded the Veronica before dawn and took control without incident.
- Reuters, citing senior U.S. officials, reported the vessel is now secured under the military-led operation.
- U.S. authorities allege the tanker violated President Donald Trump's blockade targeting sanctioned oil traffic tied to Venezuela.
- The Veronica is the sixth tanker detained in the region in recent weeks, according to wire reports.
- Details of the action were announced on Southcom's X account as the campaign of interdictions continues.