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Crew of suspicious vessel detained

Authorities in Nador have detained the crew of the 'White Eagel' at the city’s port. The ship, which flies the flag of Sierra Leone, was suddenly diverted to Morocco en route to Lebanon. The crew was not allowed to leave the ship and remained under strict surveillance. They were being provided with food daily, while medical teams were on standby to provide assistance if necessary. The ship’s cargo, reportedly around 6,000 tons, remained a mystery. The ship had no clear destination in Lebanon, which only adds to the questions about the purpose of the journey. The ship turned off its AIS while in international waters near Morocco during the voyage . This is a well-known tactic in smuggling operations to avoid detection. Furthermore, the coast of Sierra Leone is known as a base for arms trafficking networks, which makes the situation even more suspicious.

Mystery still surrounding ship in Beni-Enzar

The mystery surrounding the 'White Eagle', docked in the port of Beni-Enzar continued. The ship, is carrying a cargo of 6,000 tons that it picked up in Sierra Leone and was to be delivered to Lebanon. Although the content of this cargo is officially unknown, the fact that smoking has been strictly prohibited in the vicinity of the ship, which is docked in an area not used for loading and unloading, is raising suspicions. The fact that the ship turned off its AIS on Dec 13, 2024, off Rabat led to the issue being followed with suspicion. Official Moroccan sources said they knew nothing about the ship and did not provide any information on the matter. Neither has Spain made any statement, despite the proximity of the port of docking to Melilla. Given the port of departure and the destination, it is thought to carry rather weapons and/or explosives, without any confirmation in this regard. The alarm about the presence of the ship in the port of Nador was raised by the Association of the Great Rif for Human Rights, led by activist Said Chramti, who expressed his concern due to the lack of official communication from entities such as the National Port Agency and the company Marsa Maroc. From the first moment, a strict surveillance was mounted around the ship, which, as it does not have the AIS activated, does not appear in this port.

Ship which berthed in Nador after breakdown raised concerns

The 'White Eagle' docked in the port of Nador, carrying 80 containers. after it suffered a breakdown during navigation. The residents of Beni Enzar and Melilla were fearing the possible presence of dangerous materials on board or links to illegal activities. Both residents and human rights organizations demanded that the competent authorities provide transparent clarifications on the situation and the future of the ship and guarantee the safety and well-being of the region. The Grand Rif Association for Human Rights, led by activist Said Chramti, has expressed concern due to the lack of official communication from entities such as the National Port Agency and the Marsa Maroc company. A tight watch has been mounted around the ship, which has the AIS deactivated. The Philippine Embassy in Rabat is closely monitoring the situation. The ambassador himself visited the port of Nador to assess the conditions of the crew to ensure the safety and rights of the sailors. The Moroccan authorities have provided assistance to the crew, including health checks, to ensure that there is no threat to their health or the environment near the ship, Report with photo: https://www.msn.com/es-es/noticias/internacional/preocupaci%C3%B3n-en-melilla-y-beni-enzar-por-la-inmovilizaci%C3%B3n-de-un-barco-cuya-carga-se-desconoce/ar-AA1yfk8F