Bomb Threat Evacuates 875 Passengers From Blue Star 1 in Piraeus
by Bill Giannopoulos · Greek City TimesA bomb threat targeting the passenger ferry Blue Star 1 triggered an emergency response at the port of Piraeus, forcing the evacuation of 875 passengers.
According to initial reports, all passengers disembarked while Coast Guard officers began inspecting the vessel for a possible explosive device.
A specially trained explosives detection dog was assisting authorities in searching the ship.
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The ferry was scheduled to depart on a route serving several Greek islands, including Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kos and Rhodes.
There were also 83 crew members on board, while the vessel was carrying 89 passenger cars, 12 motorcycles, 110 trucks and one minibus.
Authorities were investigating the threat and conducting security checks before any decision could be made about the vessel’s departure.
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