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Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel
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- Patrick Jackson UK MODNational Crime Agency (NCA) officers have arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences after the dramatic seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday.
- He was taken into custody for questioning by investigators following the operation mounted by Royal Marine Commandos along with the NCA.
- The NCA said 24 Georgian and Indian crew members remained aboard the Smyrtos, anchored off the Dorset coast.
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Patrick Jackson UK MODNational Crime Agency (NCA) officers have arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences after the dramatic seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday.
He was taken into custody for questioning by investigators following the operation mounted by Royal Marine Commandos along with the NCA.
The NCA said 24 Georgian and Indian crew members remained aboard the Smyrtos, anchored off the Dorset coast.
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