Spanish Authorities Arrest Lagos-bound Vessel on Suspicion of Narcotics Trafficking
courtesy of FleetMon online
A general cargo ship NATALIA was intercepted by Spanish joint forces of police and customs some 40 nm south of Feurteventura island, Canaries
The vessel was arrested on Aug 8, on suspicion of narcotics trafficking, reports FleetMon online news.
The ship, en route from Lebanon via Iskenderun Turkey to Lagos Nigeria, was found by enforcement team to be in a state of emergency, suffering from water ingress and machinery breakdowns.
NATALIA was taken to Las Palmas and docked there, it took quite some time and efforts to secure her safety.
She was thoroughly searched, 638 bales containing nearly 20 tons of hashish were found hidden in cargo hold or holds, among bags with legal cargo. 11 all-Syrian crew were arrested. Investigation is ongoing, ship’s under arrest, reports FleetMon online.
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