Karoline Leavitt: “The Department of War, the Department of Homeland Security…”

“I don't want to make new policy at this podium today with respect to Venezuela, with respect to the two ships that you mentioned, I spoke with you about the Bella One. There was another vessel this morning, the Sofia, that in coordination with The Department of War, the Department of Homeland Security apprehended [the vessel Sofia]. it. This is a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker and this occurred without incident. This vessel was operating in international waters and conducting illicit Activities in the Caribbean Sea.” (1:24:34–1:24:38)

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