British intelligence has seen France capture an oil tanker in a mission targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.
French maritime authorities said the vessel, named the Grinch, was snatched in the Mediterranean.
The ship, suspected of flying a false flag, is being escorted to a port for further checks, the statement said.
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