intercepted
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The Smyrtos was taken to be anchored off Weymouth after Royal Marines Commandos intercepted and boarded it in a first-of-its-kind operation to disrupt the sanctioned tanker in June.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Some 50 people were intercepted on July 12 alone, according to state media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Moscow's mayor said Wednesday the country's air defences had intercepted and destroyed at least 10 drones heading toward the Russian capital.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Coast Guard says it intercepted a panga boat carrying more than 21 migrants Wednesday more than 70 miles offshore of the Southern California Coast, with one unresponsive man on board who later died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
When he opened his briefcase, it was stuffed full of intercepted letters.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
