New decision on 9 suspects in the Girne ship disaster: Detention periods extended

New decision on 9 suspects in the Girne ship disaster: Detention periods extended

03.09.2026 13:30

In the investigation of the shipwreck in Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 9 suspects, including the company director and crew members, have been detained for an additional 8 days on charges of 'causing death by carelessness and negligence'. 9 people died in the accident, and 19 people are missing.

Within the scope of the investigation into the shipwreck in Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the detention period of 9 suspects was extended by 8 days.

THEY WERE BROUGHT BACK TO COURT TODAY

The 9 suspects, who were arrested for 3 days within the scope of the investigation into the shipwreck that occurred off the coast of Girne in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), were brought back to the Girne District Court today.

DETENTION PERIODS EXTENDED

Company director A.Ö., ship's first captain M.Ö., second captain M.N.S., first engineer Z.Ö., second engineer M.G., and crew members S.E., Q.Q., V.H., and R.İ. were charged with 'causing death through negligence and carelessness'. The court decided that the suspects should remain in custody for an additional 8 days for the continuation of the investigation.

DEATH TOLL RISES TO 9, 19 PEOPLE STILL MISSING

In the accident caused by the capsizing of the ship that set out from Girne, TRNC, towards Mersin's Taşucu Port, 9 people lost their lives, and 19 people are being searched for as missing.

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