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Back|Macron announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean by the French military
Macron announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean by the French military
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Macron announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean by the French military

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron said the French Navy stopped the DF Peak tanker in the Indian Ocean, which is suspected of being falsely flagged for Benin and involved in illegal fuel transportation.
  • The incident occurred more than 450 nautical miles south of Reunion.

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France conducts maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean, including combating illegal fuel shipments and sanctions violations.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said the French Navy stopped a tanker in the Indian Ocean linked to the illegal transportation of fuel.

The French Navy has detained the oil tanker DF Peak, which is suspected of flying a false flag and being involved in the illegal transportation of fuel.

MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. French President Emmanuel Macron said the French Navy stopped a tanker in the Indian Ocean that was allegedly linked to the "illegal" transportation of fuel.

“This morning, more than 450 nautical miles south of Reunion, our navy detained the oil tanker DF Peak, which is suspected of flying a false flag and being involved in the illegal transportation of fuel,” Macron said on social media.

The French President accompanied this message with a short video, which presumably captured the landing of the French military on board the ship.

According to the Marine Traffic service, the tanker flies the flag of Benin.

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  • France may hand over the DF Peak tanker and its cargo to the competent authorities for further investigation

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  • ?What kind of fuel was being transported illegally?
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  • ?What further actions does France plan regarding the detained ship and its crew?

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron said the French Navy stopped the DF Peak tanker in the Indian Ocean, which is suspected of being falsely flagged for Benin and involved in illegal fuel transportation.
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