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Owner of vessel linked to giant 2020 Beirut port blast arrested in Bulgaria: Court

16-09-2025 | 04:27

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Owner of vessel linked to giant 2020 Beirut port blast arrested in Bulgaria: Court

A ship owner wanted in connection with the investigation into the Beirut port explosion in 2020 has been arrested in Bulgaria, a Sofia city court spokeswoman told AFP on Tuesday.

"He is placed in detention for a maximum duration of 40 days by a court decision on September 7, confirmed on appeal," the spokeswoman said.

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