There was another vessel this morning, the Sofia, that in coordination with the Department of War, the Department of Homeland Security apprehended 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. The US Coast Guard is escorting the Sofia to the United States for final disposition. To answer your question, Kelly, directly, this was through Operation Southern Spear. (1:24:44–1:24:51)
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