The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after officials determined its purchase violated sanctions and export control laws, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced Monday.
The Dassault Falcon 900EX was seized Monday morning in the Dominican Republican and transferred to federal officials in Florida, the DOJ said in a statement.
“This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million...