World News | US Government Seizes Plane Used by Venezuelan President, Citing Sanctions Violations

Washington, Sep 2 (AP) The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws, the Justice Department said Monday.

U.S. officials allege that the aircraft was illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States.

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The plane, registered to San Marino, was widely used by Maduro for foreign travel, including in a trips earlier this year to Guyana and Cuba.

The government's centralized press office did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment Monday. (AP)

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