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flag Sweden seized the Sea Owl I, a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, over sanctions evasion and false flag operations.

flag Swedish authorities boarded the 228-meter tanker Sea Owl I in territorial waters off Trelleborg on March 12, 2026, suspecting it of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet and operating under a false flag. flag The vessel, flying the Comorian flag and en route from Brazil to Russia, was reportedly empty and listed on EU sanctions. flag A Russian captain is under investigation for alleged document fraud and maritime law violations. flag This marks the second such operation in a week, following the seizure of the Caffa on March 6. flag Swedish officials cited risks to maritime safety, the environment, and sanctions evasion, while Ukraine praised the action. flag No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

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