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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Seddon BBC The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker which was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel on Sunday has been charged with contravening sanctions. Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, the National Crime Agency said. Twenty-four crew members remain on the vessel, which is being held off the coast of Weymouth. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Arrest made after seizure of Russian shadow fleet oil tanker