r/Cetacea • u/dolphindefender79 • 24d ago

If Oceans die, we die

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Paul Watson was arrested in Greenland in July of 2024. Paul has been on the front lines defending whales for decades. Please email the Danish Ministry of Justice to demand Captain Paul’s release! Email: jm@jm.dk

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u/bambooshoots-scores 24d ago

Was not aware of this case at all! Thanks for sharing. What did they charge him with?

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u/TLinTX 21d ago

Greenland didn't charge him with anything. He is being held on an international warrant from Japan related to charges stemming from Sea Shepherd attacks on Japanese ships in international waters.

I believe the charges are, assault, trespassing, damage to property, interference with business, but I don't recall seeing an "official" list of charges.

He is being held in jail pending the Danish government deciding whether or not to extradite him to Japan.

Given they've held him this long, and the things Watson has done to, and said about The Kingdom of Denmark in the past, I'm guessing it's just a matter of time before they ship him to Japan.

I just can't understand how shortsighted he was in actually stopping in Greenland, AND broadcasting his whereabouts and plans all over the internet.