Swedish Authorities Release EU-Sanctioned Tanker Due to Lack of Evidence in Oil Spill Case
Swedish authorities have released the Flora 1, a tanker sanctioned by the European Union, which was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The Swedish Coast Guard found insufficient evidence to hold the vessel responsible for the 12-kilometer spill discovered last Thursday. The Flora 1, sailing under Cameroon's flag, was on the EU's list of sanctioned vessels for carrying Russian oil and engaging in high-risk shipping practices. These sanctions are part of broader measures to limit revenues that could fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The tanker, owned by a Hong Kong company, has been sanctioned by multiple countries and has a history of turning off its automatic tracking system, raising safety concerns. 
