Jeanine Pirro: “We have provided the legal basis necessary to seize oil…”

“And of late, you've heard about what's going on on the high seas. My office has played a strategic role in securing the warrants and the critical seizure of oil tankers transporting sanctioned products. We have provided the legal basis necessary to seize oil tankers transporting black market oil through court ordered search warrants. By targeting these sanctioned vessels, the United States, through the diligent legal efforts, is able to make sure that we seize both the ships as well as the products that are on those ships.” (16:58–17:09)

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