Attempted Robbery on a barge under tow by a tug boat, Singapore Straits
Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
7 Dec 2021 - 11:25 | CW Alert 005- (Dec 21) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a barge whilst being towed Eastbound by a tug boat in the Philips Channel, Singapore Straits. Three robbers were spotted onboard the unmanned barge, whilst two additional perpetrators waited in a sampan that was tied alongside the barge After being sighted the robbers made their escape empty handed. The incident was reported to the Port Operations Control Centre. |