Greece Searches Ship for North Korean Weapons

Officials say Greek authorities searched a cargo ship Tuesday, suspected of carrying weapons from North Korea to Syria.

The Associated Press reports that officials are opening containers looking for materials that could have “dual use,” or violate the UN arms embargo on North Korea.

Last June the United Nations banned the export of all weapons by North Korea.

The ship is a French owned, German flagged cargo carrier, and the inspection is taking place in the port of Piraeus.