The group had boarded the 27,000-dwt dwt Kota Bunga (built 2012) in Takoradi on Wednesday, Citi FM reported.

The men were fleeing arrest when they jumped into the sea.

The ship had loaded a bauxite cargo and was about to head to China.

According to police, the men hid themselves in various places including the anchor hole.

But the crew spotted some of the group and notified authorities.

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