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Africa News of Monday, 30 September 2024

    

Source: BBC

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

Now, Guerra and his friend struggle to rebuild their lives and trust Now, Guerra and his friend struggle to rebuild their lives and trust

Daniel Guerra, a Brazilian sailor, dreamed of becoming a sea captain when he answered a job ad to sail a British yacht, Rich Harvest, across the Atlantic.

After meeting the friendly owner, George Saul, aka "Fox," Guerra and his fellow recruit felt optimistic.

However, upon stopping in Cape Verde for repairs, authorities discovered 1.2 tonnes of cocaine hidden in the yacht.

Guerra and his crew were sentenced to ten years in prison, despite protesting their innocence.

While they were later exonerated, Fox evaded justice and returned to the UK.

Now, Guerra and his friend struggle to rebuild their lives and trust.

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