HCG PATROL BOAT FIRES WARNING SHOTS AGAINST TURKISH FREIGHTER THAT REFUSED INSPECTION FOR NARCOTICS (VIDEO)

Sourced : EKathimerini.com

A Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG) patrol boat fired warning shots at a Turkish-flagged cargo ship, off the coast of the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes Monday. Reportedly, the ship was suspected of transporting narcotics.

According to reports, the shots were fired because the M/V ACT freight ship did not respond to repeated calls made by the Hellenic Coast Guard. The incident ended after the ship headed into Turkish territorial waters.

CNN Turk said the Hellenic Coast Guard opened fire after the Turkish-flagged ship refused to comply with instructions to dock at the port of Rhodes for an inspection.

Turkish media said the incident left 16 bullet holes in the vessel and that it was in international waters, heading to Korfez in the Marmara region of Turkey from Iskenderun in the south of the country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpocFDtbGGQ

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