On Saturday afternoon a Russian freighter, the Adler, anchored north of Höganäs in Sweden, and Swedish customs, police and coast guard boarded it amid EU and U.S. sanctions.
Customs Inspection
A Russian freighter anchored north of Höganäs, Sweden, on Saturday afternoon after its engine failed. Swedish customs, police and coast guard boarded the vessel to conduct a thorough inspection.
Ownership Under Sanctions
The ship is owned by MLeasing LLC, a company sanctioned by the European Union and the United States. The owner has been accused of transporting ammunition used by Russia in Ukraine.
Voyage Overview
Adler departed from the port of Bronka near St. Petersburg on 15 December. Its destination and cargo details remain unknown, though it was previously reported to have delivered Russian missiles to China in 2018.
Operator Statements
Swedish customs officials noted that the crew had not filed any customs declaration, as they did not intend to dock in Sweden. Officials confirmed that the crew was not causing any problems during the inspection.
