Robbery on oil platform, Mexico
Issued: 6 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 8 Aug 2022 - 05:00 | CW Alert 004- (Aug 22) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | Local Media |
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| It has been reported that a robbery occurred on an oil platform located in the Sonda de Campeche, approximately 28nm north of Paraiso, Mexico. Six armed and hooded robbers approached on two outboard powered boats and boarded the platform. Ten workers were intimidated and restrained by having their hands and feet tied during the incident. The perpetrators stole up to thirty sets of breathing equipment, hand held radios, cables and tools before escaping. UPDATE: Further reports have been received, stating the robbers were armed with guns and fired warning shots to threaten the crew. | |||||