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March 11, 2026

FACTBOX: What is known about Russian-crewed Caffa cargo ship detained in Sweden

Swedish authorities said the arrested captain of the ship is a Russian citizen

FACTBOX: What is known about Russian-crewed Caffa cargo ship detained in Sweden

TL;DR

  • The Caffa cargo ship was detained by the Swedish Coast Guard and police on March 7 off the coast of Trelleborg.
  • The captain, a Russian citizen, is suspected of using forged maritime certificates and violating maritime law.
  • The Russian embassy is in contact with Swedish authorities and has visited the captain.
  • The ship is on Ukraine's sanctions list and was reportedly sailing from Casablanca to St. Petersburg.
  • The rest of the crew remain on board, and the embassy is assisting with provisions.

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