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US Coast Guard says it seized ships with thousands of gallons of oil destined for Cuba
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Coast Guard seized two ships bound for Cuba carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel in violation of the Trump administration's fuel blockade on the country.
- The 300-foot tanker "Grace" was seized on September 5 in the Caribbean Sea between Cuba and Mexico, following covert operations to evade detection.
- Another ship, the "Jaira Provider," carrying over 200,000 gallons of fuel stored in ballast tanks, was seized on June 28.
- These seizures come amid a fuel blockade aimed at pressuring political changes in Cuba, which has contributed to a severe power crisis affecting essential services.
- Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday emphasized the agency's commitment to enforcing international law and preventing illicit activities on the high seas.
