Colombia, Santa Marta, Taganga Bay: Armed Boarding and Assault
On 22 December, 2023, a yacht anchored alone in the bay was boarded by four masked men each armed with a handgun. The crew were held at gunpoint while the boat was ransacked.
Published 11 months ago
DATE: 2023-12-22 22:30
LOCATION: Colombia – Santa Marta – Taganga Bay
EVENT: Assault
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Everything – electronics ( InReach, laptop, phones ), cash, tools +++
SECURED: Does not apply
DETAILS:
A yacht anchored alone in the bay was boarded by four masked men each armed with a handgun at 2230HRS. The captain was pistol whipped and crew held at gunpoint while the boat was ransacked. The attackers demanded the drugs they thought were onboard. They stole electronics (inReach, laptop, phones), cash and jewelry, plus other assorted items.
The thieves were unable to steal the well secured dinghy as the keys were lost in the mess they created. Some of the thieves paddled their unpowered boat ashore to unload the stolen items and returned for more and their companions. The entire event lasted about an hour. The captain self-treated his head wounds.
Related to following destinations: Colombia, Santa Marta
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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