The United States (US) has seized the Venezuelan President’s Dassault Falcon 900EX in the Dominican Republic and transferred the jet to Florida.  

In a statement on September 2, 2024, the Justice Department said that the seizure was initiated after the Dassault Falcon 900EX was allegedly illegally obtained in the US and flown out of the country.  

“The Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States for use by Nicolás Maduro and his cronies,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. “The Department will continue to pursue those who violate our sanctions and export controls to prevent them from using American resources to undermine the national security of the United States.” 

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