Russian shadow fleet intercepted in English Channel says Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister said the vessel had been intercepted on Sunday morning (Picture: Reuters)

A Russian shadow fleet oil tanker has been intercepted in the English Channel, Keir Starmer has said.

Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), supported by the RAF, boarded the vessel on Sunday morning.

Following the six-hour operation, the vessel, Smyrtos, will be held off England’s south coast to allow for investigations, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

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