Tanker 'Bella 1' Tries to Evade US Sanctions
The vessel Bella 1, also known as Marinera, attempted to evade US sanctions targeting oil shipments linked to Venezuela, Iran, and Russia. Get the full story on this international incident.
The vessel Bella 1, also known as Marinera, attempted to evade US sanctions targeting oil shipments linked to Venezuela, Iran, and Russia. Get the full story on this international incident.
In a dramatic high-seas operation, US forces seized two oil tankers, including the Russian-flagged Bella 1, intensifying pressure on Venezuela's post-Maduro regime. Details inside.
Tensions soar as US captures Russian-flagged tanker Marinera. Moscow condemns the act as a violation of international law. Read the full story on the escalating standoff.
The US confiscates a Russian-flagged oil tanker, MV Marinera, bound for Venezuela. Russia condemns the act as 'piracy,' escalating diplomatic tensions. Full details inside.
Russia condemns US Navy's seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. Moscow cites UN law, while the US cites sanctions violations. Read the full details.
Russia condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker, stating no state has the right to use force against lawfully registered vessels. Moscow vows to protect its interests.
Russia condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker as a breach of international maritime law. Moscow vows to protect its interests amid escalating sanctions tensions. Read the full story.
US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker after a two-week Atlantic pursuit, marking a dramatic escalation in efforts to block Venezuelan oil exports. Details inside.
The U.S. seized the MV Bella tanker carrying Venezuelan oil after a dramatic two-week chase. This bold move risks escalating tensions with Russia and Iran. Read the full details.
The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Bella-1, after it breached a sanctions blockade. This bold move risks escalating tensions with Russia over Venezuela's oil trade. Read the full details.
Russia deploys a warship to escort an oil tanker after a US court authorized its seizure. The incident highlights escalating tensions over Venezuelan oil sanctions. Read the full details.
Russia deploys naval assets to escort a sanctioned oil tanker, turning a US enforcement operation into a major geopolitical flashpoint. Details on the high-seas chase and legal battle.
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
Punjab Police's ANTF and BSF seized 19.98kg heroin near Amritsar, arresting four, including a key operative linked to Pakistan-based handlers. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
Russia formally demands the US stop pursuing an Iranian oil tanker, now flying a Russian flag. The high-seas drama complicates global diplomacy and sanctions enforcement. Read the full story.
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and seized a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read more.
Customs at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport seized 7.7kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis from a Bangkok passenger. Valued at Rs 8 crore, the bust was based on DRI intelligence. Read the full story.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Indore police's crime branch arrests absconding drug supplier Brajkant Choursiya. Seizure worth over ₹5.57 lakh included ganja & MD drugs. Read the full investigation details here.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
The U.S. Coast Guard escalates a high-stakes chase for the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, linked to Iran and Venezuela, assembling elite forces for a potential seizure. Read the full story.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
A Venezuela-linked oil tanker evades capture as US Coast Guard awaits specialised teams, revealing limits of sanctions enforcement at sea. Read the full analysis.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard storms a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, a tit-for-tat move after U.S. seized an Iranian tanker. Global energy trade on edge. Read full analysis.
Punjab Police in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.