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Sweden sends home detained Caffa cargo ship crew — Russian embassy
According to the Russian embassy in Sweden, the crew of the detained bulk carrier Caffa has been sent home, while the captain of the Sea Owl 1 tanker has been released from custody. Both vessels were intercepted by Swedish authorities in separate incidents linked to Ukraine's requests and technical concerns.
The crew of the bulk carrier Caffa, detained in Sweden since March, has been sent home and left the country on May 12, according to a Russian embassy official. In a separate incident, the captain of the Sea Owl 1 tanker, detained off Sweden's southern coast, has been released from custody, as reported by Sveriges radio.
Coverage Comparison
The reports, both from TASS, provide details on two maritime incidents involving Russian-connected vessels and Swedish authorities. The first concerns the Caffa, a Guinea-flagged cargo ship, which was detained at the request of Ukraine. The second involves the Sea Owl 1, a Comoros-flagged tanker intercepted by Sweden's Coast Guard. Both stories highlight the actions of Swedish authorities and the status of Russian crew members.
Key Claims
The crew of the bulk carrier Caffa left Sweden on May 12, as confirmed by a Russian embassy official to TASS. The ship was detained at the request of Ukraine, en route from Casablanca, Morocco, to St. Petersburg, and was intercepted off the coast of Trelleborg on March 6. Ten of the 11 crew members held Russian citizenship.
The Caffa remains under arrest in the port of Trelleborg until the completion of the trial, following a decision by the prosecutor's office to confiscate the vessel, as reported by police on May 11.
The captain of the Sea Owl 1 tanker, a Russian citizen, was released from custody after a district court in Ystad had ordered his detention on March 15. He had been suspected of using a fake ID.
The Sea Owl 1 was intercepted by Sweden's Coast Guard on March 12 while passing through Swedish territorial waters, presumably heading to Russia. The interception was cited due to the vessel's poor technical condition and environmental concerns. Ten of the ship's crew members hold Russian passports, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Belyayev, as told to TASS.
How this outlet told it
TASS — English
Framing: Neutral — Informative
Facts Included:
The crew of the bulk carrier Caffa has been sent home and left Sweden
The Caffa was detained in Sweden at the request of Ukraine
The ship was en route from Casablanca to St. Petersburg
Ten of the 11 crew members had Russian citizenship
The ship will remain under arrest until the completion of the trial
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ClaimThe crew of the bulk carrier Caffa has been sent home and left Sweden. The crew left on May 12.