U.S. forces have handed a tanker with an illegal oil shipment back to Libya . ( CNN ) -- U.S. forces have handed possession of a tanker carrying an illegal oil shipment back to the Libyan government , the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli said Saturday . The Pentagon said the cargo was carrying fuel for Libyan government forces. The transfer of the Morning Glory `` went smoothly and as planned '' Rebel leader claims the tanker is legal and those on board should not be handed to Libya .
U.S. forces have handed a tanker with an illegal oil shipment back to Libya . The Pentagon said the cargo was carrying fuel for Libyan government forces. The transfer of the Morning Glory `` went smoothly and as planned '' Rebel leader claims the tanker is legal and those on board should not be handed to Libya .