MARITIME: 20 crew detained in ongoing cocaine bust investigation in Nigeria

By Our Correspondent

Twenty four kilos of cocaine were found on board of bulk carrier COOPER ISLAND in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 6, 2023, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “The ship is detained or arrested, all 20 crew including Master are also detained, understood they have to remain on board, something like home arrest. The ship arrived from Brazil on July 4 and will be kept under detention until the completion of the investigation.

“Nigerian police was alerted by international security services including Interpol. No details were given, with regard to the site where drugs were found, or whether or not the crew might be involved.

“It is said by Nigerian authorities, that the crew are cooperative. Hope it will end well for the crew, and they won’t be kept as hostages.”