5 crew of general cargo ship SOYA, including Master and Chief Officer, all 5 of Russian nationality, were arrested in Alexandria Egypt, after police found 28 tons of synthetic analgesic material in a sealed container. This material is considered as drug in Egypt, but as essential substance for producing cancer pain-killer in Russia. The ship arrived from Istanbul Turkey on Nov 4, and remained in port as of evening Nov 14. Crew can’t be responsible for the cargoes in sealed containers, unless their involvement in drug trafficking is proven. Russian media say this material isn’t drug in Russia, but it can hardly be tied to Russia. No mentioning of the ship’s next trip after Alexandria, and container’s final destination. If it’s Egypt, it’s a drug, if it’s some other country where it’s medicine, then it’s not a drug, it’s a transit. Russian MFA already involved. Probably it’s one more case of State authorities racketeering, probably not.
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