Two Croatian Sailors Imprisoned for Drugs Smuggling Offence in Panama
June 5th, 2008
Zagreb, June 5 (CP) – Two Croatian sailors from the northern port of Rijeka have been jailed in Panama on drug smuggling charges.
The two men have been placed in a Panama jail after the police found small quantities of cocaine and heroin on their ship Therese administered by the Croatian Split Ship Management shipping company.
The representative of the Croatian company said he was convinced the two would be set free, as they were innocent.
The shipper has commissioned two lawyers from a renowned Panama law practice to represent the two.
The Foreign Ministry has not confirmed the happenings, as it is still gathering information on the incident.
News Info: News in Crime, Tagged: Rijeka
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