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Portuguese Navy Rescues Hostages from Attacked Cargo Ship

9/5/2025

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The Portuguese Navy rescued two crew members taken hostage during an armed attack on a cargo ship off the Algarve coast.
The Liberian-flagged vessel was attacked near Lagos while traveling from Vigo to Málaga.
Authorities are investigating the attackers, who may be connected to international drug trafficking.
The ship is now secured and en route to Sines.

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Story summary

The Portuguese Navy rescued two crew members taken hostage during an armed attack on a cargo ship off the Algarve coast.
The Liberian-flagged vessel was attacked near Lagos while traveling from Vigo to Málaga.
Authorities are investigating the attackers, who may be connected to international drug trafficking.
The ship is now secured and en route to Sines.