(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 9 - Some of the migrant stowaways armed with four to five knives allegedly attempted to enter the bridge of a Turkish vessel heading for France with the intention of hijacking the ship, sources said Friday.
    The timely intervention of the San Marco Battalion foiled the intention of the stowaways, who were shot at before holing up in the vessel, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said.
    "What is known about the hijackers is hat they were illegal immigrants who got onto the Turkish ship and using weapons, such as daggers, took control of the ship, but we haven't been able to capture them yet so we're not sure.
    "The San Marco battalion had to intervene.
    "The ship has now been recaptured but still not secured because the men who seized it are still holed up inside.
    "Let's hope it ends as quickly as possible without consequences for anyone". (ANSA).