Nigerian Navy patrol team has intercepted 11 stowaways aboard car carrier GUANGZHOU HIGHWAY at the Lagos anchorage in the evening Oct 17. Those arrested had been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). The Base Information Officer of Beecroft, H.A Collins, said “Initially, 4 stowaways were apprehended from the stern of the vessel. However, information provided by the individuals revealed the presence of additional stowaways inside the ship. “Following a comprehensive search, an astonishing seven more stowaways were uncovered within the ship, bringing the total to 11 stowaways, who were promptly disembarked from the vessel and taken into custody.”
GUANGZHOU HIGHWAY arrived at Lagos on Oct 15, left in the evening Oct 17, bound for Tema. She arrived at Tema on Oct 18.
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