Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Indonesia
Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
28 Jan 2023 - 21:00 | CW Alert 015- (Jan 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Malta flagged bulk carrier whilst anchored at Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Four perpetrators were spotted by the engineer attempting to open the door to the workshop, the engineer warned the robbers before locking the door to the steering flat. The Indonesian Local Authorities were alerted, and a Marine Police vessel was dispatched to the location. The officers boarded the bulk carrier to investigate and after completing a full search it was confirmed the perpetrators had escaped empty handed. |