US seizes $13M (R231M) aircraft allegedly for Venezuelan President Maduro amid rising tensions and sanctions
By Ragheema Mclean On Monday, United States authorities announced the seizure of a $13 million aircraft, the Dassault Falcon 900EX, in the Dominican Republic. The plane, allegedly used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was confiscated and transported to Florida. Maduro was not on board at the time of the seizure. According to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, the aircraft was purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the […]
