A Russian vessel carrying “dangerous cargo” has been arrested outside the Port of Ngqura in Port Elizabeth, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) said on Thursday. .
.
It is suspected that the vessel had been carrying “weapons of mass destruction” and explosives valued at about $3.5m, according to The Herald. .
.
Authorities discovered explosives aboard the vessel on Sunday while conducting operations at the port. The TNPA has revealed that the ship was en route from Tulear, Madagascar and it was destined for Lagos, Nigeria. .
.
It has been reported that the vessel was inspected following a tip-off, after it had already offloaded 14 containers at the port. The ship had produced all the relevant permits relating to the cargo it offloaded on South African shores. .
.
The containers were dispatched by a company named Solar India. While the initial drop-off was above board, the tip-off alerted authorities to a further 20 containers which remained stowed away. .
.
These containers, in direct contravention of numerous laws, held illegal weapons and explosives.
- The right place – Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen stay
- “Many people don’t need prayers, they need money” Yul Edochie
- Super Eagles: Nigeria, three others fight for Herve Renard
- I earn 9 million naira in a bad week – Opeyemi Famakin reveals as he slams Twitter trolls
- Prayers pour in for Zack Orji as he jets out to the UK for post-surgery evaluation (Photos)