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The '''Boka Star''' was a Yugoslav [[cargo ship]] involved in an arms-smuggling controversy in 2002. The ship was carrying arms smuggled from [[Serbia]] and [[Montenegro]] to [[Iraq]], breaking an arms embargo. It was seized by [[Croatia]]n authorities, acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Connections|publisher=Partnership for Peace. Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes|volume=6|page=81}}</ref> |
The '''Boka Star''' was a Yugoslav [[cargo ship]] involved in an arms-smuggling controversy in 2002. The ship was carrying arms smuggled from [[Serbia]] and [[Montenegro]] to [[Iraq]], breaking an arms embargo. It was seized by [[Croatia]]n authorities, acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Connections|publisher=Partnership for Peace. Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes|volume=6|page=81}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=379114 Boka Star, moored in Pula] |
* [http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=379114 Boka Star, moored in Pula] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:11, 16 July 2013
The Boka Star was a Yugoslav cargo ship involved in an arms-smuggling controversy in 2002. The ship was carrying arms smuggled from Serbia and Montenegro to Iraq, breaking an arms embargo. It was seized by Croatian authorities, acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence.[1]
Cargo
The ship's cargo included 14 containers of chemical pellets, which were actually fuel for M-87 Orkan rockets. The cargo also included fuel for Scud missiles, and other weapons.[2] In total, there were 208 tonnes of explosives and propellants on board.
Responsibility
At the time, Boka Star was registered in Tonga, and was owned by a Montenegrin, Marko Balić.[3]
Passing through Tivat - a military port - indicated that the arms deals were linked to the Yugoslav government and army, rather than purely private deals.[4] The arms were supplied by a Bosnian Serb manufacturer and by Yugoimport.[5] The Yugoslav government eventually admitted being involved in arms sales to Iraq, despite the embargo.[6] When asked about the arms deals, president Vojislav Kostunica distanced himself.[7]
Balić was eventually brought to court, and sentenced to six years in prison.[8]
Eleven years after being seized, Boka Star was finally auctioned off.[9]
External links
References
- ^ Connections. 6. Partnership for Peace. Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes: 81.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Američko-hrvatski lov na jugoslavenske krijumčare oružja". Nacional. 30 October 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "SEVERAL TYPES OF EXPLOSIVES FOUND ON "BOKA STAR" SHIP". Europe Intelligence Wire. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Yugoslav Ship Allegedly Carrying Rocket Fuel to Iraq Intercepted". 1 November 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Croatis says it is not arms trafficking". 31 October 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Arrest warrant for Boka Star owner". Maritime News. JOC. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Yugoslav Ship Allegedly Carrying Rocket Fuel to Iraq Intercepted". 1 November 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Za krijumčarenje 208 tona baruta na brodu Boka Star šest godina zatvora". novilist.hr. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Splitska plovidba kupila brod Boka star kojim se naoružavao Saddam Hussein". 25 September 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2013.