Attempted Robbery on a General Cargo Ship, Bangladesh
Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-04-04 03:00:00 CW Alert 013- (Apr 25) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS ReCAAP
It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a general cargo ship whilst anchored at Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh. Five perpetrators gained access from a wooden boat and stole approximately thirty paint cans. The Captain reported that all crew were safe and informed the Bangladesh coast guards. The anti-smuggling team investigated the incident and on the 6th of April apprehended the robbers and returned the stolen property. The perpetrators were then turned over to the local police.
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