Experts examine explosives ship
Greek authorities are investigating a ship carrying 680 tonnes of explosives which was seized as it apparently sailed for Africa. Anti-terrorist forces and army bomb experts have begun examining the cargo of ammonia dynamite. The ship’s crew – said to be from Ukraine and Azerbaijan – are expected to be questioned later on Monday by public prosecutors. The ship, the Baltic Sky, was boarded by Greek commandos late on Sunday following a tip-off – possibly from an international intelligence agency – that it had suspicious cargo on board. A Greek Government spokesman said the Baltic Sky seemed to be heading for Africa, although he did not mention a particular destination. Full Story