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Russian fish cargo vessel detained near Svalbard

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The Norwegian Coast Guard suspects the vessel of not comply with their obligatory duty to notify the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries about their fishing in the waters around Svalbard.

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The coastguard inspected the vessel on Tuesday this week and reported their suspicions to the Governor at Svalbard, which is the nearest police authority. The Governor of Svalbard sent a helicopter with police officers to the vessel on Wednesday to interrogate the captain, reports Svalbardposten.

The coastguard holds the vessel until the Governor of Svalbard decides about possible prosecution.