Indian man arrested as UK intercepts Russian shadow tanker in Channel for first time (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel, leading to the arrest of an Indian national for sanctions violations. The operation marks the first of its kind and involves ongoing investigations with crew members remaining on board.

• An Indian man was arrested for suspected sanctions violations after UK forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel.
• The UK conducted its first UK-led operation to intercept a Russian shadow fleet vessel, involving Royal Marines and NCA officers.
• The Smyrtos tanker, flagged under Cameroon, was tracked from Russia to Egypt and remains off the Dorset coast with 24 crew members.