U.S. seizes N.Korean coal vessel that was accused of violating sanctions
- 5 years ago
The United States says it has seized a North Korean cargo vessel known as the "Wise Honest",... after officials say it allegedly violated U.S. and UN sanctions by illegally shipping coal from North Korea.
The U.S. Justice Department says the ship is now in the possession of the United States.
It added the ship is one of the regime's largest bulk carriers and was also used to deliver heavy machinery to North Korea.
It marks the first time the U.S. has seized a North Korean cargo vessel for violating sanctions.
The ship was previous detained by Indonesia in April 2018,... when it was caught transporting over 25-thousand tons of coal.
The U.S. Justice Department says the ship is now in the possession of the United States.
It added the ship is one of the regime's largest bulk carriers and was also used to deliver heavy machinery to North Korea.
It marks the first time the U.S. has seized a North Korean cargo vessel for violating sanctions.
The ship was previous detained by Indonesia in April 2018,... when it was caught transporting over 25-thousand tons of coal.