A total of 99 petrol containers were recovered from the sea in the early hours of today following a joint operation involving HM Customs, the Gibraltar Defence Police and the Guardia Civil.

At approximately 4.30am, HM Customs Vessel Searcher intercepted a four-engined RHIB near the North Mole. The vessel, which had four people on board, was observed transporting a large quantity of petrol containers.

As HMCV Searcher attempted to approach, the RHIB turned south towards Europa Point in an effort to evade capture. During the pursuit, individuals on board the suspect vessel began throwing fuel containers into the sea and launching missiles at the Customs vessel, causing damage to a cabin window.

The chase continued to

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