Saint Lucia, Soufriere: Armed Boarding and Assault – February 2020
Reported second hand to CSSN, a solo sailor was badly hurt when boarded by armed men anchored near Anse Chastenet.
Published 5 years ago
DATE: 2020-02-16 22:00
LOCATION: Saint Lucia – Soufriere
EVENT: Assault
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: various, details not available
SECURED: N/A
DETAILS:
A single hander who anchored near Anse Chastenet was boarded by 3 men/2 boats with guns, and assaulted. Thieves demanded “drugs” and stole various items. The captain was injured severely and required medical treatment. A police report was made the next day.
CSSN NOTE: If you are the victim, or know him, please encourage a complete CSSN first-hand report, https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/submit-incident-report/
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