Estonia Detains Ship Suspected of Smuggling to Russia
Estonian authorities have detained the refrigerated containership Baltic Spirit, suspected of being used for smuggling. The operation involved the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, police, and navy, with over 50 personnel participating. The ship, registered in the Bahamas and operated by Cool Carriers, was on a voyage from Ecuador to St. Petersburg, Russia. The crew, all Russian nationals, are cooperating with the investigation. The authorities are conducting a thorough search of the vessel, which is anchored near Naissaar, before moving it to a berth for further inspection.