Sweden seized oil tanker Jin Hui in the Baltic Sea as part of a growing crackdown on Russia’s sanctions-dodging “shadow fleet.”

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Sweden seized oil tanker Jin Hui in the Baltic Sea as part of a growing crackdown on Russia’s sanctions-dodging “shadow fleet.” The ship—sailing under a Syrian flag—was boarded near Trelleborg. Authorities suspect it’s involved in sanctions evasion using fake/irregular flag registration, and also flagged safety and seaworthiness problems. It was reportedly not carrying cargo, and its route/destination raised questions.