Cyprus releases Syria-bound radar equipment
Cypriot authorities have released suspected air defense radars seized three weeks ago on a Syria-bound vessel, officials said Wednesday. The Panamanian-flagged Gregorio I was stopped on Sept. 5 at the port of Limassol, after authorities said the freighter was carrying 18 trucks fitted with radars that appeared to be air defense systems.
"The shipment is free to go," a Trade Ministry official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. "We have granted an export license for the trucks and related items." Three other trucks on the freighter - which had sailed from North Korea - appeared to be command and control
vehicles. (AP)
