Attempted Robbery on a Supply Vessel, Ghana
Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
5 Aug 2023 - 23:52 CW Alert 002- (Aug 23) West Africa Robbery ROBBERS CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a supply vessel whilst anchored at Sekondi anchorage, Ghana. A number of perpetrators approached the vessel in a canoe and attempted to board. The alarm was raised which resulted in the robbers fleeing. The same vessel reported another incident at 03:20 LT on the 7th of August, where five robbers onboard a canoe were spotted as they came alongside the starboard side of the vessel. The alarm was raised, and the suspects escaped. The local authorities have been informed.
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