We thought maybe the crew had left because the ship was sinking and they were leaving us to drown. We waited for many hours and then broke down the cabin door and went up on deck,” said the 27-year-old. They were not discovered until the ship docked in Spain where they were taken on board the ship by the captain. I need immediately, immediately agency assistance.”The seven stowaways were handed over to Hampshire police and were expected to be charged with hijack-related offences. However, on 8 January, it emerged that no charges would proceed against the stowaways who have claimed asylum.

Source: The Guardian March 21, 2021 14:55 UTC