Sweden seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Baltic Sea
У The Baltic Sea Swedish security forces conducted an operation to seize the vessel Caffa, which is associated with the so-called shadow fleet Russia.
The operation involved special forces units and Swedish Coast Guard.
Seizure of a vessel
According to preliminary data, the security forces boarded the vessel during a special naval operation. A helicopter and patrol ships were used to carry out the operation.
Vessel Caffa suspected of working in the interests of the Russian «shadow fleet», which is used to circumvent international sanctions on oil exports.
What is a «shadow fleet»?»
The shadow fleet is a network of vessels used to transport Russian oil in order to circumvent sanctions.
Such vessels usually operate through complex ownership schemes, changing flags or disabling tracking systems.
Context.
Following the introduction of sanctions against the Russian energy sector, European countries have tightened control over shipping in the Baltic Sea.
Such operations are part of a broader campaign to combat the circumvention of sanctions against Russia.
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