French naval personnel board Russian shadow fleet tanker off their coast – photo

French naval personnel have boarded the Russian-linked tanker Boracay, anchored off France's western coast and currently under investigation by French authorities.

Source: European Pravda citing AFP

Details: Photos released by AFP on Wednesday 1 October show uniformed servicemen on the deck of the Boracay.

A French government source confirmed to AFP that naval personnel had indeed boarded the vessel, but did not specify the reason for this action.

Background:

• It was reported earlier that French authorities had launched an investigation into the Boracay, which sails under the flag of Benin and has been anchored off France's Atlantic coast for several days.
• The tanker, built in 2007, is currently anchored near Saint-Nazaire on France's western Atlantic shoreline.
• Media reports previously suggested that the Boracay may be linked to recent drone incidents observed over Denmark, as the vessel had sailed past its coast.
• French President Emmanuel Macron commented that the Boracay was suspected of "serious offences" but declined to address speculation about its involvement in drone launches.

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