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Keys migrant crisis strained Coast Guard. Agency reports record drug seizures

The U.S. Coast Guard said this week that its crews intercepted more cocaine loads at sea than at any time in the service’s history — a record high of over…

John McCarthy January 18, 2026

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US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States has seized another Venezuela-linked tanker, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader…

John McCarthy January 15, 2026

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Russia says US seizure of oil tanker is illegal, lawmaker calls it piracy

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia said on Wednesday that the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described…

John McCarthy January 8, 2026

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US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after pursuing it for more than two weeks across the…

John McCarthy January 7, 2026

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US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) —The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a U.S. military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. officials said…

John McCarthy December 31, 2025

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US Coast Guard lacks forces to seize Venezuela-linked tanker for now

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Coast Guard is waiting for additional forces to arrive before potentially attempting to board and seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker it has been pursuing since…

John McCarthy December 23, 2025

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Venezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures

CARACAS (Reuters) — Venezuela's ruling-party controlled National Assembly unanimously approved a law on Tuesday that allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for anyone who promotes or finances what…

John McCarthy December 23, 2025

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China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law

BEIJING (Reuters) — China's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound…

John McCarthy December 22, 2025

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Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions

CARACAS (Reuters) — Tanker loading in Venezuela dwindled today, with most ships moving oil cargoes only between domestic ports following U.S. action against two more ships and as state-run energy…

John McCarthy December 22, 2025

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US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela

CARACAS (Reuters) — The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters today, in what would be the second such operation this…

John McCarthy December 21, 2025