Attempted robbery on a container vessel, Ivory Coast
Issued: 6 months ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
31 Mar 2023 - 21:50 | CW Alert 030- (Mar 23) | West Africa | Robbery | ROBBERS | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery has occurred on an anchored container vessel at San Pedro Anchorage, Ivory Coast. Two robbers tried to board the vessel by crawling under the razor wire. The duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers made their escape in a canoe where a third perpetrator was waiting. Nothing was stolen and all crew were reported safe. |