The Royal New Zealand Air Force has reported observing breaches of UNSC sanctions against North Korea during patrol missions.

The P-8A Poseidon flew 11 missions to detect and deter evasions of UN during April and May - and allegations of illegal ship-to-ship transfers have surfaced.

RNZAF No. 5 Squadron Commanding Officer Mark Whiteside says they detected multiple transfers that could potentially contain banned goods, such as oil or coal. 

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force has reported observing breaches of UNSC sanctions against North Korea during patrol missions.
The P-8A Poseidon flew 11 missions to detect and deter evasions of UN during April and May - and allegations of illegal ship-to-ship transfers have surfaced.
RNZAF No. 5 Squadron Commanding Officer Mark Whiteside says they detected multiple transfers that could potentially contain banned goods, such as oil or coal. 
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Mark Whiteside: RNZAF No. 5 Squadron Commanding Officer on the reported breaches of UNSC sanctions against North Korea

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