A tanker that was carrying crude oil to Syria has been detained in Gibraltar.
Government officials in the British overseas territory say they have grounds to believe the vessel was heading to the Banyas refinery.
That facility is the property of an entity that is subject to European Union sanctions.
Experts say the move is likely to be a signal to Syria that the EU takes it's sanctions seriously.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone over Eastern Region
Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacher
China-North Korea bridge opens 12 years after completion
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 4,400 in record-breaking outbreak
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions as ties with US worsen
