seized

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The airport in North Kivu's provincial capital Goma, which once helped funnel urgently needed aid into the eastern DRC by air, has been shut since the M23 seized the city in January 2025.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The man, 35, was arrested and charged on Wednesday after police raided his home in Sydney's western suburbs and seized a camera, handcuffs and electronic devices.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Meanwhile, the U.S. seized an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Officials seized several pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, tactical gear, as well as electronics, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Thomas Jones, Captain Cox, the Garrett sons, and many more were seized and taken to prison.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson