Drones in Denmark - Arrests on Suspicious Ship - French Forces Arrest 2 After Intercepting Suspected Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Ship
French military forces have intercepted a suspicious ship, the 'Boracay' or 'Pushpa', off the west coast of France. Two individuals, the captain and the first officer, have been arrested. The incident follows repeated drone disruptions at Danish airports last week, with the ship passing through Danish waters at the time.
Danish investigators consider a 'capable actor' behind the repeated drone alarms, but the exact identity remains unknown. Suspicion has fallen on Russian involvement, although the Kremlin denies any connection. The ship's nationality and crew's identity could not be confirmed, and they refused to follow instructions. The vessel is suspected to belong to Russia's 'shadow fleet', a group of tankers and cargo ships used to avoid sanctions. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has acknowledged long-standing issues with the Russian shadow fleet, particularly in the Baltic Sea. The ship's captaincy is unclear, with no public confirmation of the ship's captain.
The 'Boracay', also known as the 'Pushpa', was intercepted by French forces after passing through Danish waters during drone disruptions. Two crew members have been arrested, and investigations continue to determine the ship's origin and the responsible actor behind the drone incidents.
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