The D.A. in French Brest reported on Thursday that Captain Tagor, a Russian shadow fleet captain, was released from custody on Wednesday evening.
He was interviewed earlier. The investigation of the tanker continues.
The captain, a Russian citizen, was placed in custody on Tuesday and was informed on Wednesday. besides on Wednesday during the day he was interrogated by investigators. The D.A. decided to end the detention on Wednesday evening - the announcement stated.
Investigations are inactive ongoing, which the prosecution has described as "intense and complex". She did not give any details about the investigation, simply announcing that she would announce fresh information in the following days and weeks.
The tanker was stopped in the Atlantic on Monday. He sailed from Murmansk in Russia and headed for Cameroon, utilizing the flag of this country. The French Navy found this flag likely to be false, and stopped the ship to control it. The captain refused to comply with military orders. He is facing a year in prison and a fine of EUR 150 000.
JG, PAP
