Swedish Coast Guard Intercepts Ship
Swedish authorities announced today that they intercepted a ship near the southern city of Trelleborg, suspected of belonging to the so-called Russian phantom fleet, used to circumvent sanctions.
TL;DR
- Swedish authorities intercepted a ship near Trelleborg.
- The ship, named Jin Hui, is suspected of belonging to the 'Russian phantom fleet'.
- This fleet is used to bypass Western sanctions.
- The vessel was flying a Syrian flag and is on sanctions lists for the EU, UK, and Ukraine.
- It is believed to have been sailing under a false flag and likely carried no cargo.