Master Arrested! Drugs Found in Underwater Hull Gas Cylinders

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On October 17, the Greek Coast Guard discovered 53 kilograms of marijuana attached to the hull of a container ship.

What happened?

Based on intelligence report, the Greek Coast Guard intercepted the container ship ‘Ever Conquest’ docked at the Keratsini Piraeus Container Terminal. The guards discovered a gas cylinder connected to the underwater hull of the container vessel.

Marijuana discovered

Upon further inspection of the gas cylinder, they discovered 51 plastic packages hidden inside the cylinder, containing some 53 kilograms of marijuana.

The Captain of the vessel was arrested by the Greek Coast Guard without any further explanations, as to why and on what grounds he was being arrested.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin