Croatian police have arrested two Yugoslav citizens in connection with the seizure of a ship last week that is suspected of violating United Nations sanctions against Iraq by trafficking military equipment to the country. Croatian police announced today that a warrant may also be issued for at least one more person in connection with this case. The cargo ship 'Boca Star', registered in Tonga, was seized last week, and Croatian officials say they found and confiscated 208 tons of explosives that are typically used in missiles and firearms on board. The Boca Star was towed to the port of Rijeka in Croatia due to suspicions that it may have been operated by the Bosnian Serb aviation company 'Orao', which has been accused of illegally selling weapons to Iraq.
Arrest of Two Yugoslav Citizens in Croatia in Connection with Ship Seizure - 2002-10-30
Two Yugoslav citizens were arrested in Croatia for their involvement in the seizure of a ship suspected of smuggling military equipment to Iraq, violating UN sanctions. The ship, 'Boca Star', was found carrying a significant amount of explosives. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal arms trafficking in the region.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Croatian police arrested two Yugoslav citizens for trafficking military equipment to Iraq.
- Croatian police arrest two Yugoslav citizens
- Croatian officials seize cargo ship 'Boca Star'
- Croatian officials confiscate 208 tons of explosives
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest and seizure reveal significant violations of UN sanctions against Iraq.
📝 Key Evidence
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