Shadow Fleet Unveiled: French Detain Tanker Linked to Russia
French police have detained two crew members of a tanker, linked by President Macron to Russia's shadow fleet, off the Atlantic coast. The ship is under scrutiny for evading sanctions, with its captain and chief mate arrested for non-cooperation and unclear vessel nationality. French forces continue the investigation.
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A French prosecutor has announced the detention of two crew members from an oil tanker off the country's Atlantic coast, believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet evading Western sanctions.
Stephane Kellenberger, prosecutor in Brest, confirmed the captain and chief mate are being held, as Macron highlights the safety and ownership concerns related to such vessels.
Authorities are probing the vessel's compliance and exact nationality, while the ship remains off France pending further investigation into potential links with Russian sanction evasion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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