Robbery on a Container Ship, Ghana.
Issued: 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2 Oct 2023 - 00:01 | CW Alert 001- (Oct 23) | West Africa | Robbery | ROBBERS | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored at Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana (exact time not specified). Four perpetrators in a local canoe were able to come alongside the vessel. Two robbers then boarded the container ship and were spotted by duty crew who raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping with items of ships properties. The local port authorities were informed, and a security vessel was moved near the vessel. |