Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

BREAKING: U.S. Southern Command releases a video showing a pre-dawn operation led by Marines and Sailors from ‘Joint Task Force Southern Spear’ seizing an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. The tanker is accused of being part of a ‘shadow fleet’ of ships trying to evade U.S. sanctions.

Fox News

29,117,091 subscribers

179,806 views • 5 months ago •via X (Twitter)

News & Politics Education Science & Technology

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

0 Comments

No comments available

Comments from the original post will appear here

Related Videos

🚨🇺🇸 U.S. NAVY BOARD DARK FLEET TANKER VERONICA IN CARIBBEAN LIKE IT'S A SURPRISE INSPECTION The takedown of Motor Tanker Veronica turned into another Navy-Marine highlight reel, with Joint Task Force Southern Spear gliding in for the perfect intercept. Marines and Sailors synced up flawlessly with DHS, Coast Guard, and the crew to board and seize yet another "dark fleet" ghost ship sneaking around sanctions. Source: U.S. Southern Command

🚨🇺🇸 U.S. NAVY BOARD DARK FLEET TANKER VERONICA IN CARIBBEAN LIKE IT'S A SURPRISE INSPECTION The takedown of Motor Tanker Veronica turned into another Navy-Marine highlight reel, with Joint Task Force Southern Spear gliding in for the perfect intercept. Marines and Sailors synced up flawlessly with DHS, Coast Guard, and the crew to board and seize yet another "dark fleet" ghost ship sneaking around sanctions. Source: U.S. Southern Command

Mario Nawfal

53,529 views • 5 months ago

JUST IN: United States forces have seized a fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command released the following statement: “Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.”” “In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident.” “Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale.” “The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere.”

JUST IN: United States forces have seized a fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command released the following statement: “Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.”” “In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident.” “Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale.” “The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere.”

Collin Rugg

85,382 views • 5 months ago

❗️ The U.S. is getting into the swing of it: a SECOND oil tanker has been seized This time it is the vessel Sophia, which was detained in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This was reported by U.S. Southern Command. The tanker’s ownership is currently unknown, but it is most likely linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stressed that the blockade of Venezuelan oil “remains in force anywhere in the world.”

❗️ The U.S. is getting into the swing of it: a SECOND oil tanker has been seized This time it is the vessel Sophia, which was detained in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This was reported by U.S. Southern Command. The tanker’s ownership is currently unknown, but it is most likely linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stressed that the blockade of Venezuelan oil “remains in force anywhere in the world.”

NEXTA

121,245 views • 5 months ago

Advanced capabilities, unwavering resolve: The Jan. 15 apprehension of Motor Tanker Veronica in the Caribbean again exemplified the strength and precision of the Navy-Marine Corps team. The Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear worked seamlessly with DHS News Feed, U.S. Coast Guard, and other U.S. government agencies to seamlessly interdict another “dark fleet” vessel. U.S. military forces are deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility to support #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by Department of War 🇺🇸, and President Donald J. Trump' priority to protect the homeland. U.S. Navy @NAVSOUS4THLFT U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South 22nd MEU

Advanced capabilities, unwavering resolve: The Jan. 15 apprehension of Motor Tanker Veronica in the Caribbean again exemplified the strength and precision of the Navy-Marine Corps team. The Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear worked seamlessly with DHS News Feed, U.S. Coast Guard, and other U.S. government agencies to seamlessly interdict another “dark fleet” vessel. U.S. military forces are deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility to support #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by Department of War 🇺🇸, and President Donald J. Trump' priority to protect the homeland. U.S. Navy @NAVSOUS4THLFT U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South 22nd MEU

U.S. Southern Command

152,276 views • 5 months ago

Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.” In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident. Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale. The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere. #OperationSouthernSpear #22MEU #MaritimeSecurity #HomelandDefense #USNavy #USMC Amphibious Squadron 8

Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.” In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident. Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale. The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere. #OperationSouthernSpear #22MEU #MaritimeSecurity #HomelandDefense #USNavy #USMC Amphibious Squadron 8

U.S. Southern Command

579,865 views • 5 months ago

The warships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group remain in the Caribbean at a high state of readiness. Our deployed Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear are on watch to disrupt criminal networks and ensure regional stability. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by Department of War 🇺🇸, and President Donald J. Trump’ priority to protect the homeland. U.S. Navy USNAVSO_4THFLT U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South 22nd MEU Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Air Force Air Forces Southern

The warships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group remain in the Caribbean at a high state of readiness. Our deployed Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear are on watch to disrupt criminal networks and ensure regional stability. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by Department of War 🇺🇸, and President Donald J. Trump’ priority to protect the homeland. U.S. Navy USNAVSO_4THFLT U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South 22nd MEU Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Air Force Air Forces Southern

U.S. Southern Command

15,416 views • 3 months ago

The US South Command released footage of the boarding of another Russian shadow fleet tanker. The following statement was made: „In a pre-dawn action this morning, the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident. The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting M/T Sophia to the U.S. for final disposition. Through Operation Southern Spear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere. We will defend our Homeland and restore security and strength across the Americas.“

The US South Command released footage of the boarding of another Russian shadow fleet tanker. The following statement was made: „In a pre-dawn action this morning, the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident. The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting M/T Sophia to the U.S. for final disposition. Through Operation Southern Spear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere. We will defend our Homeland and restore security and strength across the Americas.“

(((Tendar)))

46,111 views • 5 months ago

The U.S. has released two Russians from the tanker Marinera Two Russian sailors have been freed from the Marinera, a tanker previously seized by U.S. forces. Earlier, Trump had promised to secure the release of Russian citizens. In December, U.S. forces captured seven “shadow fleet” oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela for transporting oil in violation of U.S. Treasury sanctions. At least six of these tankers have links to Russia. The Marinera oil tanker raised the Russian flag in the middle of the ocean after U.S. forces began pursuing it.

The U.S. has released two Russians from the tanker Marinera Two Russian sailors have been freed from the Marinera, a tanker previously seized by U.S. forces. Earlier, Trump had promised to secure the release of Russian citizens. In December, U.S. forces captured seven “shadow fleet” oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela for transporting oil in violation of U.S. Treasury sanctions. At least six of these tankers have links to Russia. The Marinera oil tanker raised the Russian flag in the middle of the ocean after U.S. forces began pursuing it.

Visegrád 24

125,101 views • 4 months ago

Well, we seized another tanker. I've lost track of how many at this point. Boat accordingly... "Through #OpSouthernSpear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with USCG through DHS and TheJusticeDept. In another pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and apprehended Motor/Tanker Veronica without incident. The Veronica is the latest tanker operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean, proving the effectiveness of Operation Southern Spear yet again. These operations are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). The only oil leaving Venezuela will be oil that is coordinated properly and lawfully. The DeptofWar, in coordination with interagency partners, will defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere." -US Southern Command #USMC #USCG #navy #tanker #veroinca

Well, we seized another tanker. I've lost track of how many at this point. Boat accordingly... "Through #OpSouthernSpear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with USCG through DHS and TheJusticeDept. In another pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and apprehended Motor/Tanker Veronica without incident. The Veronica is the latest tanker operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean, proving the effectiveness of Operation Southern Spear yet again. These operations are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). The only oil leaving Venezuela will be oil that is coordinated properly and lawfully. The DeptofWar, in coordination with interagency partners, will defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere." -US Southern Command #USMC #USCG #navy #tanker #veroinca

Mrgunsngear

16,070 views • 5 months ago

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has just announced and published footage of its seventh boarding and seizure of a sanctioned crude oil tanker, reportedly the Liberian-flagged M/T SAGITTA, this morning in the Caribbean Sea, carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard with support from the Navy and Marine Corps.

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has just announced and published footage of its seventh boarding and seizure of a sanctioned crude oil tanker, reportedly the Liberian-flagged M/T SAGITTA, this morning in the Caribbean Sea, carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard with support from the Navy and Marine Corps.

OSINTdefender

243,658 views • 5 months ago

🚨🇺🇸 U.S. FORCES STORM TANKERS IN ANTI-SMUGGLING OP: “INTEGRATED COMBAT POWER” Joint Task Force Southern Spear just flexed some serious muscle, assisting in the boarding of tankers in the Western Hemisphere as part of a broader crackdown on “illicit activity” near U.S. shores. It’s part of Operation Southern Spear, a new show of force involving the Pentagon, DHS, State Dept, and DOJ. They’re calling it a display of “readiness, precision, and expertise.” projecting power and tightening control over critical maritime routes in the Western Hemisphere. Source: U.S. Southern Command

🚨🇺🇸 U.S. FORCES STORM TANKERS IN ANTI-SMUGGLING OP: “INTEGRATED COMBAT POWER” Joint Task Force Southern Spear just flexed some serious muscle, assisting in the boarding of tankers in the Western Hemisphere as part of a broader crackdown on “illicit activity” near U.S. shores. It’s part of Operation Southern Spear, a new show of force involving the Pentagon, DHS, State Dept, and DOJ. They’re calling it a display of “readiness, precision, and expertise.” projecting power and tightening control over critical maritime routes in the Western Hemisphere. Source: U.S. Southern Command

Mario Nawfal

41,453 views • 5 months ago

The U.S. seized a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic and a tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will control the proceeds from the sale of millions of barrels of oil.

The U.S. seized a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic and a tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will control the proceeds from the sale of millions of barrels of oil.

CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil

16,314 views • 5 months ago

U.S. Southern Command said on Wednesday that the U.S. "apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker" called the Sophia in a "pre-dawn action" in the Caribbean. The vessel, it said, was conducting illicit activities and operating in international waters. Two U.S. officials told CBS News the Sophia was flying a Cameroonian flag and left Venezuela with oil on board. The U.S. judged it to be in violation of its embargo on Venezuela. The U.S. has full control of the vessel and no U.S. personnel were injured in the operation, the officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard was escorting it to the U.S. "for final disposition," according to U.S. Southern Command. Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. military also intercepted a Russian-flagged tanker that had been evading American forces for weeks, escalating a confrontation with Moscow after the ouster of its ally, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

U.S. Southern Command said on Wednesday that the U.S. "apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker" called the Sophia in a "pre-dawn action" in the Caribbean. The vessel, it said, was conducting illicit activities and operating in international waters. Two U.S. officials told CBS News the Sophia was flying a Cameroonian flag and left Venezuela with oil on board. The U.S. judged it to be in violation of its embargo on Venezuela. The U.S. has full control of the vessel and no U.S. personnel were injured in the operation, the officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard was escorting it to the U.S. "for final disposition," according to U.S. Southern Command. Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. military also intercepted a Russian-flagged tanker that had been evading American forces for weeks, escalating a confrontation with Moscow after the ouster of its ally, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

CBS News

19,279 views • 5 months ago

‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺BREAKING: US Special Operations Forces are conducting an operation in the Caribbean Sea targeting the Russian tanker Olina, part of the Russian shadow fleet used for transporting sanctioned oil. (Video for illustration purposes)

‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺BREAKING: US Special Operations Forces are conducting an operation in the Caribbean Sea targeting the Russian tanker Olina, part of the Russian shadow fleet used for transporting sanctioned oil. (Video for illustration purposes)

Defense Intelligence

24,391 views • 5 months ago

Footage of US forces boarding and seizing the oil tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean. The tanker, the second to be seized by the U.S. today, was transporting Venezuelan oil.

Footage of US forces boarding and seizing the oil tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean. The tanker, the second to be seized by the U.S. today, was transporting Venezuelan oil.

OSINTtechnical

346,192 views • 5 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: An sanctioned oil tanker is currently RUNNING from U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela, flying a "FALSE FLAG" to evade sanctions "A sanctioned Iranian-linked tanker...is REFUSING to be boarded, being CHASED by US forces." "A US official says, 'USCG is in ACTIVE PURSUIT of a dark fleet vessel part of Venezuela's illegal sanctions evasion. It is flying a false flag, and under a judicial seizure order.'" CATCH THEM! They're playing a dangerous game. Welcome to the Trump Doctrine.

🚨 BREAKING: An sanctioned oil tanker is currently RUNNING from U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela, flying a "FALSE FLAG" to evade sanctions "A sanctioned Iranian-linked tanker...is REFUSING to be boarded, being CHASED by US forces." "A US official says, 'USCG is in ACTIVE PURSUIT of a dark fleet vessel part of Venezuela's illegal sanctions evasion. It is flying a false flag, and under a judicial seizure order.'" CATCH THEM! They're playing a dangerous game. Welcome to the Trump Doctrine.

Eric Daugherty

354,753 views • 6 months ago

JetBlue Flight 1112, an Airbus A320 which had departed from Curaçao bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, nearly collided Friday with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Aerial-Refueling Tanker that did not have its transponder on at 34,000ft over the Southern Caribbean on Friday, while the tanker was carrying out operations off the coast of Venezuela as part of Operation Southern Spear.

JetBlue Flight 1112, an Airbus A320 which had departed from Curaçao bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, nearly collided Friday with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Aerial-Refueling Tanker that did not have its transponder on at 34,000ft over the Southern Caribbean on Friday, while the tanker was carrying out operations off the coast of Venezuela as part of Operation Southern Spear.

OSINTdefender

741,079 views • 6 months ago

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has announced and published footage from this morning’s interception, boarding, and seizure of the M/T Sophia, a stateless sanction dark fleet oil tanker operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The operation to seize the vessel was carried out by forces under the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, with the U.S. Coast Guard escorting the M/T Sophia back to the United States.

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has announced and published footage from this morning’s interception, boarding, and seizure of the M/T Sophia, a stateless sanction dark fleet oil tanker operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The operation to seize the vessel was carried out by forces under the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, with the U.S. Coast Guard escorting the M/T Sophia back to the United States.

OSINTdefender

237,725 views • 5 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: Video has been released showing the U.S. Coast Guard SEIZING a Venezuelan oil tanker in a tactical operation today This is the SECOND Venezuelan vessel seized by the U.S. in recent days. President Trump’s NOT playing around.

🚨 BREAKING: Video has been released showing the U.S. Coast Guard SEIZING a Venezuelan oil tanker in a tactical operation today This is the SECOND Venezuelan vessel seized by the U.S. in recent days. President Trump’s NOT playing around.

Nick Sortor

1,449,444 views • 6 months ago

The US says it has seized an oil tanker just off British Waters, with links to Russia and Venezuela. The ship is accused of breaking US sanctions. A second tanker has also been seized in the Caribbean.

The US says it has seized an oil tanker just off British Waters, with links to Russia and Venezuela. The ship is accused of breaking US sanctions. A second tanker has also been seized in the Caribbean.

Channel 5 News

15,137 views • 5 months ago