All articles tagged with #seizure
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
Moscow warns that the US seizure of a Russian tanker could lead to military escalation at sea, highlighting tensions between the two nations.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
The US is reportedly planning to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, believed to be carrying Venezuelan crude, as it approaches Europe, amid tensions over sanctions and international law. The ship's change of flag and name complicates enforcement, and Russia has expressed concern over the increased military attention, while the US considers intervention options.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized approximately 935 pounds of cocaine worth $6.7 million hidden inside a cargo trailer chassis arriving from the Dominican Republic at the Port of San Juan, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Euronews.com
Italian police arrested nine suspects and seized over €8 million in an operation targeting a Hamas-linked terrorist financing network, which involved complex international currency transactions and diverted funds for military and terrorist activities, with cooperation from Dutch and Israeli authorities.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Reuters
The US Coast Guard is currently unable to seize the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 due to resource limitations and the need for specialized teams, despite ongoing efforts and orders from the Trump administration to block sanctioned vessels near Venezuela.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NewsNation
The U.S. Coast Guard is awaiting additional forces to attempt to board and seize the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1, which has refused boarding attempts, highlighting the agency's limited resources and the broader challenge of enforcing sanctions near Venezuela.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Financial Times
The US Coast Guard has boarded a tanker in the Caribbean that was carrying Venezuelan oil, indicating a possible enforcement action related to sanctions or illegal activities.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by BBC
Police Scotland seized nearly £14 million worth of drugs in a record week, including large quantities of cocaine, ecstasy, and amphetamines, leading to 15 arrests across the country, highlighting a significant crackdown on drug trafficking during the holiday season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The House plans to repeal a Senate provision allowing senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if their electronic records are seized without their knowledge, which was added to a government funding bill and is seen as controversial, especially after some lawmakers learned their records were seized during investigations. The House is moving quickly to introduce standalone legislation to reverse this provision, which was initially included by Senate GOP leadership, but its future remains uncertain as it requires Senate approval.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
A Chinese woman involved in a multibillion-dollar Bitcoin fraud was sentenced to nearly 12 years in UK prison after being linked to the largest Bitcoin seizure in British history, worth $6.4 billion, for orchestrating a massive investment scam and money laundering across multiple countries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
The DOJ has seized $15 billion in bitcoin from a Cambodia-based scam operation led by Chen Zhi, involved in a massive 'pig butchering' fraud that duped victims worldwide, with Zhi and associates accused of trafficking, forced labor, and corruption.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
The Dutch government has taken control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, indicating a significant move in the regulation of foreign technology companies within the Netherlands.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Star Tribune
Federal officers in Minnesota seized nearly $1.5 million worth of unauthorized, adulterated nicotine vapes and cartridges shipped from China, citing health concerns and violations of FDA regulations, with the products containing various flavors and lacking proper authorization.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
A Florida family bought a Toyota RAV4 for their daughter, but the vehicle was later seized by authorities as stolen, leaving the family with ongoing payments on a car they cannot drive due to a legal issue involving the vehicle's ownership and lien status.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Erin Bates, star of 'Bringing Up Bates,' is in ICU after suffering a severe seizure linked to complications from a postpartum infection, prompting an outpouring of prayers and support from fans and family.