"US Charges Four in Connection with Smuggling Operation Leading to Navy SEALs' Deaths"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Two Navy SEALs drowned while attempting to board a vessel in the Arabian Sea, which was intercepted by U.S. naval forces carrying suspected Iranian-made missile components. Four foreign nationals on board were charged with smuggling, while material witness warrants were issued for 10 crew members. The vessel, found without a flag in international waters, was deemed subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The detained sailors are awaiting preliminary and detention hearings in U.S. District Court in Richmond.
