Swedish Authorities Seize Cargo Ship at Ukraine's Request Amid Grain Theft Allegations
Swedish police have impounded a small cargo ship named Caffa, following a legal request from Ukraine. The ship is alleged to have been involved in the theft of grain from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia. The vessel had been detained for nine weeks due to suspicions of operating without a proper flag registry and safety violations. Ukraine has accused Russia of exporting stolen grain from occupied regions, prompting it to seek international cooperation for the first time by filing legal requests in Sweden and Israel. Swedish prosecutors accepted Ukraine's request, deciding to hold the ship during judicial proceedings. The Caffa, a 4,300 dwt general cargo ship built in 1997, was intercepted by Swedish forces while traveling from Casablanca to Saint Petersburg. It was ordered to dock in Trelleborg, where it remains impounded pending court decisions. 
