1.5 Tons Cocaine Seized from Berthed General Freighter

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1.5 tons of cocaine found hidden in a General cargo ship bound for Cadiz, Spain, reports Maritime Bulletin.

Berthed cargo ship searched

Brazilian Federal Police searched General cargo ship UNISPIRIT on Oct 2 at Sao Sebastiao Port, Brazil, where the ship is presently berthed.

Cocaine hidden with corn

1.5 tons of cocaine were found hidden in big bags with corn. 

The cargo was loaded at Sao Sebastiao and was bound for Cadiz, Spain. 

Any arrests reported?

No crew arrests were made so far. Crew is said to be Russian and other nationalities.

About the vessel

General cargo ship UNISPIRIT, IMO 9356402, dwt 9775, built 2006, flag Antigua, manager HELD BEREEDERUNGS GMBH & CO KG / UNIATLANTICO Shipping GmbH & Co KG, Hamburg, Germany (charter).

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Source: Maritime Bulletin