
DATE: 2023-12-28 05:00
LOCATION: Saint Martin (France) – Sandy Ground Bridge
EVENT: Assault
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: unknown
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: After stealing a flaregun/flares from another yacht, (see 3189) five hooded men broke through the companionway of an occupied monohull and fired flares/smoke bombs into the cabin. A crew member used wasp spray to repel the attackers. The police were called and the Coast Guard summoned on VHF16. The police arrived about 45 minutes later and took a preliminary report. The captain received a head injury and was later treated/released from the hospital.
ID: 3190