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Beached at Aliaga 15.07.20

Captain arrested for alleged arms trafficing from Turkey to Libya

Authorities in northern Italy arrested the captain of the 'Bana' on suspicion of worldwide arms trafficking on Feb 19, 2020. when they examined if the vessel transported tanks, rockets and different weapons from Turkey to Libya. The captain was accusd of transferring army items to Libya with as-yet unidentified Turkish defence officers in violation of a United Nations arms embargo. Italian authorities launched their probe primarily based on allegations a crew member made after the ship arrived in Genova on Feb 2. The Lebanese crew member who blew the whistle in Italy alleged that tanks and different vehilces that may very well be used for army functions have been loaded onto the 'Bana' at a Turkish port and were taken to Tripoli. The sailor, who informed the Italian border police was in search of political asylum. He stated the 'Bana' allegedly sailed without cargo from Libya to Genova. The man alleged that ten Turkish brokers, together with army officers, travelled on the ship from Mersin to Tripoli. The transponders have been turned off after the ship left the Turkish port and crossed the water to Libya. Investigators in Italy hoped that analysing tools from the ship, together with the telephones of crew members, would assist confirming the 'Bana'’s route.

Vehicles carrier seized for arms trafficking from Turkey to Libya

The 'Bana' was detained in Genova at the Messina Terminal on Feb 2, 2020, under suspicion of arms trafficking from Turkey to Libya. The ship was spotted by French Navy in Libyan waters, escorted by Turkish Navy frigates. The Libyan National Army Command issued a statement, accusing the ship of illegal transportation of arms, including tanks and armoured cars, from Turkey to Libya. Italian authorities believed it made at least three sailings from Turkey to Libya. All ship’s documentations, including logs and electronic logs, were seized.