19.11.2014 - 18:19 [ Common Dreams ]

`Unnecessary and Disproportionate´: Spanish Authorities Detain Greenpeace Protest Ship

The Spanish Ministry of Public Works and Transportation detained the Arctic Sunrise, which is operated by Greenpeace International and played a role in Saturday‘s direct action. The Spanish government is investigating the captain of the ship for an „infringement against marine traffic rules,“ and authorities are holding the ship on a 50,000 euro bond is paid, Greenpeace reports.