The U.S. said Thursday that it has seized a North Korean cargo ship that was used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its kind enforcement action that comes amid a tense moment in relations between the two countries. He later added: "The U.S. sanctions against North Korea reflect the threat these programs pose to U.S. national security." The ship also delivered heavy machinery back to North Korea. North Korea sought to disguise the nationality of the ship and the origin of its cargo, according to the complaint. The U.S. has prosecuted people and businesses for violating sanctions but has never before seized a North Korean ship.

Source: Fox News May 09, 2019 18:42 UTC