Armed Men Seize Ship Off Algarve Coast, Taking Hostages - Portuguese Navy on High Alert
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Armed Men Seize Ship Off Algarve Coast, Taking Hostages - Portuguese Navy on High Alert

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Summary:

  • Armed men attacked a merchant ship off the Algarve coast, taking hostages in the early hours of Thursday.

  • The Portuguese Navy is on standby to act, indicating a high-level security response.

  • Possible motives include links to international drug trafficking, though details are still emerging.

  • The incident involves hostage-taking, raising concerns for safety and ongoing rescue efforts.

Armed Attack on Merchant Ship Near Algarve

In a shocking incident, armed men invaded a merchant ship off the coast of the Algarve in the early hours of Thursday morning. The reasons behind the attack remain unclear, but authorities are not ruling out a possible link to international drug trafficking.

Helicopter of the Portuguese Air Force Helicopter of the Portuguese Air Force - Bruno Colaço / Correio da Manhã

The Portuguese Navy is prepared to intervene in response to the situation, highlighting the seriousness of the event. Hostages have been taken, adding to the urgency of the ongoing operations.

For the full details, read the complete article on Correio da Manhã.

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