UK National Crime Agency arrests Indian national following interception of tanker Smyrtos in English Channel
The UK National Crime Agency arrested an Indian national in connection with the interception of the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. British armed forces and the NCA conducted the interception. The NCA did not clarify the specific offences for which the individual was arrested.
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national in connection with the interception of the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. British armed forces and the NCA carried out the interception. According to Bluesky, the arrested individual is identified as Ajay Pant, the captain of the tanker, and British prosecutors have charged him with sanctions offences. DTNext.in reported that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the vessel was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and NCA officers, and that the arrested individual is 38 years old. The NCA did not clarify the specific offences for which the Indian national was arrested.
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