Seven Albanian stowaways were arrested after a cargo ship was brought into port in Dorset, reports BBC.
Wrong information
According to reports, paramedics received a call from a bulker at 05:40 am on Tuesday when the ship was off the south coast, after a person was in need of medical attention on board the Chise bulker.
But police soon discovered that there were seven unidentified individuals on the ship and none needed medical help.
The 584ft bulk carrier built in 2014 and flagged in Panama, was brought into Portland and the people were escorted from the vessel.
Investigation triggered
Dorset Police said the ship’s crew were being questioned but there were no reports of any injuries to either the crew or the detainees.
He said: “Officers liaised with the Border Force, the vessel’s crew and other partner agencies and arrangements were made for the vessel to safely dock at Portland Port.”
Stowaways arrested
“A total of seven individuals – believed to be Albanian nationals – were arrested by police and escorted from the ship. They will be considered by the Border Force and UK Visas and Immigration for potential offences.”
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Source: BBC
