The French navy on Monday seized the tanker DF Peak, which is suspected of operating in Russia's shadow fleet. According to French authorities, the vessel was located more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Le Figaro ↗
French naval forces took control of the tanker on suspicion that it was sailing under a false flag and was involved in illegal fuel transport. The seizure was reported by French President Emmanuel Macron, who stated that the operation was related to suspicion of illegal transport of fuels. novinky.cz ↗
According to available data, the tanker DF Peak is linked to the Russian shadow fleet. This term refers to vessels used to circumvent restrictions on the transport of energy commodities. In the case of the seized tanker, French authorities are verifying its flag, cargo, and the circumstances of the voyage.
The operation took place far from mainland France, in the area south of Réunion. France thus took action against a vessel that, according to suspicions, was transporting fuel in violation of the rules and could have been part of a network linked to Russia. Further details about the investigation or the fate of the tanker have not yet been released.
France seized tanker suspected of belonging to Russian shadow fleet
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