12 days ago · Helsinki
A cargo ship, 20 crew, and a huge stash of cocaine: the seafarer imprisoned for smuggling – on no evidence
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a crime & justice story. The Guardian Business is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Helsinki. The first report grouped here was at 4 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC. The headline in use is “A cargo ship, 20 crew, and a huge stash of cocaine: the seafarer imprisoned for smuggling – on no evidence”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
After Turkish police found drugs on board the Phoenician M, the ship’s chief mate, Ali Albokhari, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His wife is still fighting to free him In the early hours of 6 October 2023, Elena Albokhari was woken by a text message from her husband.
Story timeline
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
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- The Guardian