Robbery on a Barge, Singapore Strait
Issued: 8 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-01-19 06:40:00 | CW Alert 005- (Feb 26) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a laden barge under tow. It was initially reported that fourteen perpetrators in six boats approached the barge and then eight perpetrators boarded the barge and stole some scrap metal cargo and moved it to their boats. The Captain reported that he notified the Vessel Traffic Information System, and changed course towards Malaysian Waters. This resulted in the individuals escaping. The vessel then carried on with its transit | |||||