JMSDF P-3C caught North Korean-flagged tanker in illegal ship-to-ship transfers of goods

The Japanese Foreign Ministry released photographs of a North Korean-flagged tanker and a small vessel of unknown nationality flying a flag that seemed like Chinese-flag, connected together by hoses on May 19. The pictures were taken by a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C.


Photo: Japan Ministry of Defense

Japan believes both ships were conducting ship-to-ship transfers of goods deemed illegal under U.N. sanctions.

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