Posted on Jul 31, 2019
Marines used brute force, says tanker captain
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The captain of a tanker seized while carrying Iranian oil has said Royal Marines used "brute force" in detaining his ship.
Earlier this month, UK forces helped authorities in Gibraltar who believed the tanker was carrying oil to a Syrian refinery in breach of EU sanctions.
The captain said marines made his unarmed crew kneel on the deck at gunpoint.
The MoD said the seizure complied with "international rules and norms".
On 4 July, about 30 marines from 42 Commando were flown from the UK to Gibraltar to help detain the tanker and its cargo, at the request of the Gibraltar government.
The vessel's captain, an Indian national who asked not to be named, said he was radioed a police request to board his ship and lowered his ladder.
But before anyone could board, a military helicopter landed on the ship in a "very dangerous" move, he said.
Earlier this month, UK forces helped authorities in Gibraltar who believed the tanker was carrying oil to a Syrian refinery in breach of EU sanctions.
The captain said marines made his unarmed crew kneel on the deck at gunpoint.
The MoD said the seizure complied with "international rules and norms".
On 4 July, about 30 marines from 42 Commando were flown from the UK to Gibraltar to help detain the tanker and its cargo, at the request of the Gibraltar government.
The vessel's captain, an Indian national who asked not to be named, said he was radioed a police request to board his ship and lowered his ladder.
But before anyone could board, a military helicopter landed on the ship in a "very dangerous" move, he said.
Marines used brute force, says tanker captain
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lol Brute force? They fast roped onto the bridge of his ship, secured the entirety of the screw and ship without firing a shot or buttstroking anyone. Oh so sorry you had to kneel down and had someone speak harshly to you. Boo hoo? Don't work for a terrorist supporting regime next time? Need a nap and a binkie?
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Brute force is often called for. They are not ship's stewards putting mints on pillows.
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