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Anti Whaling Campaigner Capt Paul Watson arrested in Frankfurt
John:
Government Official in Costa Rica Comments on Paul Watson’s Arrest.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Roverssi reiterated Costa Rica’s commitment to fight “shark finning.”
The Vice Chancellor (Roverssi) underscored Costa Rica’s leadership in her efforts to eradicate shark finning, as well as in matters related to fishing and the sustainable use of aquatic natural resources.
“Costa Rica, along with other countries in the region, has undertaken significant administrative, judicial and political efforts to eradicate that repugnant practice (of shark finning), and will continue to assume a strong position of condemning such violent attacks against nature”, assured the Vice Chancellor.
Regarding the detention of Mr. Watson, the Vice Minister preferred to not comment on the matter since it is a proceeding that belongs to judicial branch, and the separation of powers must be respected at all times. He pointed out that the matter took place back in 2002, and thus the present administration -which assumed office in 2010- does not have to take a position on a matter that belongs in the courts.
In Germany, the Deutsche Welle (DW) reported that Mr. Watson had his day in German court on Monday, and he was ordered to remain in custody. Mr. Watson’s attorney stated that his client was shocked. According to the DW, Mr. Watson is enjoying the assistance of two members of the European Parliament while he is in jail.
In the past, Mr. Watson has faced prosecution in his native Canada and Norway. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Watson was placed on an Interpol wanted list in 2010.
John:
The Sea Shepherd Steve Irwin vessel (named after the Australian naturalist) skippered by Paul Watson previously cut nets belonging to illegal tuna fishermen off the coast of Malta. The ship was arrested in Shetland last year as a result of the incident but was later released following the raising and payment of a substantial surety to the Scottish authorities.
A case for damages following the incident is being brought by Fish and Fish, a Maltese fishing company and will be heard at some time in a London court.
Jenifer:
Paul is doing some really magnificent work along with his crews on the other boats and those who give their time on land to support the crews. The work they do is not rivalled by any other organisation. Even Green peace do not have the capability to do what Paul and his organisation does in trying to save the whales from extinction. I do hope the German authorities show the same common sense as Interpol and will not entertain this ridiculous manufactured warrant.
Harvey:
I enjoy watching the programme on the Discovery channel. Those people are so brave to go down to the Southern Ocean and fight the Japanese whale killers. They have my support for sure. 8@??)(
Admin:
An excellent story and a most worthy cause to highlight. Paul Watson and his volunteers do a wonderful job all over the world whether it be the protection of baby seals in Canada, pilot whales in the Faeroe Islands, humpback whales in the Southern Ocean or blue-fin tuna in the Mediterranean.
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