Attempted robbery on a cargo ship, Peru
Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 9 Jan 2023 - 04:25 | CW Alert 004- (Jan 23) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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| It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on an anchored cargo vessel at Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers were spotted boarding the vessel via the anchor chain and then breaking into the forecastle store. As a duty crew member approached the forecastle, the perpetrators threatened him with a knife. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered which resulted in the robbers escaping empty handed. The incident was reported to the local agents who notified the local authorities. | |||||