Nine stowaways discovered hiding on box ship at Montreal

(MONTREAL) — Nine stowaways, possible from Morocco, were discovered on a containership at Montreal, CTV reported. The foreign nationals were hiding under a false floor and had no documents. The vessel had sailed from Casablanca and also made stops in Spain and Portugal before berthing in Canada. Authorities said the shipping company is held responsible for transporting the nine men, who have been arrested.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff