On September 2, North American authorities confiscated the official plane of the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro due to sanctions imposed by that country, according to the international network CNN.
According to the media, the American officials did not explain the reasons, but it was an operation that they described as an “opportunity to confiscate the ship” by several federal agencies that had been notified through authorities of the Dominican Republic to be able to carry out the justification.
CNN confirmed that several entities participated in the seizure as Homeland Security InvestigationsTrade Agents, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Department of Justice.
The plane is a Dassault Falcon 900with an estimated value of USD 13 million and according to information provided by the media outlet Infobaeremained in that country for several months. After the victory of Maduro On July 28th, Venezuela suspended commercial flights to and from the Dominican Republicin rejection of “interference actions” of those countries with respect to his proclamation as president of Venezuela.
According to The Telegraphthe United States Government has confiscated a series of assets, including high-end vehicles, but this is the first time this has happened with an official aircraft. “The Venezuelan plane is similar to the Air Force One and the seizure is intended to send a message to the high command of that country,” said the authorities of USA.
“Seizing the plane of a foreign head of state is a milestone in criminal matters. We are sending a clear message that no one is above the law, no one is beyond the reach of US sanctions.”
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