Greek owner Goldenport Holdings said it has not been informed of any illegal explosives find onboard one of its boxships at an Italian port.
Seven tons of highly dangerous explosives were uncovered concealed in a container onboard the 2,878-teu MSC Finland (built 1986) at the port of Gioia Tauro.
The RDX explosives, feared to have originated in Iran and destined for Syria, were found concealed in a consignment of powdered milk, Italian police said.
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