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.

Swedish Coast Guard Intercepts Ship

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.