High Seas Drama: The Veronica III Interdiction

The U.S. Department of Defense executed a maritime interdiction of the ship Veronica III, which attempted to breach President Donald Trump's quarantine orders. The operation occurred without incident in the INDOPACOM area, as U.S. forces tracked the vessel from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-02-2026 17:59 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 17:59 IST
High Seas Drama: The Veronica III Interdiction

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the successful interception of the vessel Veronica III, which attempted to violate quarantine measures set by President Donald Trump.

The operation, described as a maritime interdiction and boarding, occurred without incident in the INDOPACOM region, according to a statement released on Sunday.

U.S. forces tracked the ship from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, eventually closing the gap and halting its progress, the department reported in a post on platform X.

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