MANILA -- Kin and government officials welcomed the seven acquitted crew members of the M/T Levante who arrived home in Manila on Tuesday night. The seven crew were arrested in August 2017 on allegations of fuel smuggling and have been held since then but were acquitted and ordered released last week by the Libyan High Court after reviewing their case.According to … [Read more...] about Freed Filipino seafarers arrive in Manila
FIlipino seafarers acquitted in Libya
Seven Filipino seafarers charge of smuggling acquitted in Libya
DAVAO CITY (March 5) --- The High Court of Libya has acquitted the seven Filipino seafarers who have been charged since 2017 on allegations of smuggling 6 million liters of fuel. The Philippine Embassy in Libya informed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) about the news as they welcome the acquittal Sunday night. The Libyan High Court has ordered the release of the … [Read more...] about Seven Filipino seafarers charge of smuggling acquitted in Libya
