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On Jan. 9 of this year, the U.S. seized the Olina, which then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said had departed Venezuela and was “suspected of carrying embargoed oil.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
According to Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, the Olina was "another 'ghost fleet' tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil."
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
“I see, I know and I follow it, but I’m embargoed to say nothing. The public, though — there will be quite a reaction, I’ll say.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
He also criticised the Home Office for not detailing the 4,537 legacy cases without a decision when it initially made its announcement in an embargoed press release to journalists.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
By mutual agreement, Robinson joined the ranks of officers embargoed from A-block because they couldn’t deal with the sergeant.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
