Panama, Las Perlas: CSSN Reports Armed Boarding of Yacht
CSSN has received a report of a serious incident involving a yacht anchored off Isla del Rey on Isla de Espiritu Santo in the Archipelago de Las Perlas, a popular first stop for yachts after transiting the Panama Canal.
Published 2 years ago
Update: A 2nd armed Robbery occured in the same area on 28 March, 2023.
Incident 09 February, 2o23:
While CSSN does not include Pacific anchorages in their database reporting, a recent event in Las Perlas has come to their attention. Las Perlas is a common first stop for yachts that are west bound after transiting the Panama Canal.
A yacht anchored off Isla del Rey on Isla de Espiritu Santo, alone, was boarded by three men armed with guns at about 2000HRS, on February 9, 2023. The crew was made to lie face down in the cockpit with guns to their heads while the yacht was thoroughly ransacked, and everything stolen. The radio was disabled before they departed. There were no physical injuries.
The yacht sought assistance from another yacht the next morning and both departed the area. A police report was made and consular officials notified.
CSSN advises they will update this news item if a first hand report is made.
CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take five minutes to complete the CSSN online incident report, it’s quick, confidential and keeps our cruising community fully and factually informed.
Below: As posted on the Panama Posse
Related to following destinations: Las Perlas, Pacific (Panama), Panama
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
