France Detains Russian-Linked Tanker Crew Amid Rising Drone and Sabotage Incidents
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
France is investigating the captain of an oil tanker, part of the Russian ghost fleet, after a series of drone incursions near Denmark. French Navy commandos boarded the ship, which is flying under the flag of Benin and was near Denmark during the incidents, and detained the crew for questioning. The investigation focuses on potential violations related to the drone activities and the ship's registration, amid broader concerns about maritime security and sanctions evasion.