The US has seized a sanctioned vessel in international waters off Venezuela's coast, US officials told CBS News. This marks the second such seizure in the area this month. The operation was led by the US Coast Guard, with a specialised tactical team boarding the ship. President Donald Trump recently ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. This move is part of increased US military action in the Caribbean Sea, where the US has also conducted strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats. The US accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of leading a terrorist group called Cartel de los Soles. The US says this group uses "stolen" oil to fund activities like drug trafficking and kidnapping, allegations Maduro denies. Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves, depends heavily on oil revenue. Earlier this month, the US seized the oil tanker Skipper, claiming it was involved in "illicit oil shipping." Venezuela condemned the seizure, with Maduro accusing the US of kidnapping the crew and stealing the ship. The White House has not yet commented on the latest vessel seizure. Venezuela has not responded to this recent incident, but has previously accused the US of trying to steal its oil. This story is developing, and more details will follow.