Current：Home > FinanceUS government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations-VaTradeCoin
US government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations
View
Date：2025-01-07 13:53:36
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws, the Justice Department said Monday.
U.S. officials allege that the aircraft was illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States.
The plane, registered to San Marino, was widely used by Maduro for foreign travel, including in a trips earlier this year to Guyana and Cuba.
The government’s centralized press office did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment Monday.
veryGood！ (82)
Related
- Early Week 11 fantasy football rankings: 30 risers and fallers
- List of fruits with the most health benefits: These 8 are expert recommended
- Caitlin Clark returns to action Saturday as Iowa meets Colorado in women's NCAA Tournament
- Man convicted of killing 6-year-old Tucson girl to be sentenced in April
- Amtrak service disrupted after fire near tracks in New York City
- How Suni Lee Practices Self Care As She Heads Into 2024 Paris Olympics
- YouTuber Ruby Franke's Chilling Journal Entries Revealed After Prison Sentence for Child Abuse
- Mississippi bill seeks casino site in capital city of Jackson
- Tennis Channel suspends reporter after comments on Barbora Krejcikova's appearance
- Imprisoned ex-Ohio Speaker Householder indicted on 10 new charges, one bars him from public office
Ranking
- Week 10 fantasy football rankings: PPR, half-PPR and standard leagues
- A Kroger-Albertsons merger means lower prices and more jobs. Let it happen.
- Princess Kate and Prince William are extremely moved by public response to her cancer diagnosis, palace says
- Beyond ‘yellow flag’ law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
- What Happened to Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Character? John Dutton’s Fate Revealed
- Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
- Nicky Hilton’s Guide for a Stress-Free Family Day at Universal Studios
- Is Ames Department Stores coming back? Previous online speculation fell flat
Recommendation
Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by law enforcement as part of investigation, reports say
Baltimore bridge press conference livestream: Watch NTSB give updates on collapse investigation
See Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Help His Sister Reveal the Sex of Her Baby
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul referee handled one of YouTuber's biggest fights
Maryland middle school students face hate crime charges for Nazi salutes, swastikas
TEA Business College’s pioneering tools to lead the era of smart investing
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs social media ban for minors as legal fight looms