Arrests Made After Passenger Ship Sinks Off Kyrenia Coast
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What happened
The high-speed passenger ship Filo Jet sank off the coast of Kyrenia on August 30 while traveling between Kyrenia Port and Tasucu Port in Mersin. The death toll rose to 25, and search efforts continued for three missing passengers. Nine people, including captain Mustafa Öz, were arrested on suspicion of negligence.
Why it matters
The incident involved a major passenger vessel operating between Kyrenia and Mersin. The subsequent arrests and investigation raise regulatory scrutiny on cross-border maritime operations.