In Greenland, longtime anti-whaling and environmental activist Paul Watson has been detained in the capital Nuuk under an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson was arrested as his ship docked in Greenland before setting off to the North Pacific on a mission to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. Watson, who’s the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and co-founded Greenpeace, has led countless direct actions over the years. Greenland authorities have refused to grant him bail and could extradite the Canadian American citizen to Japan, where he could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Veteran Anti-Whaling Activist Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland, Could Be Extradited to Japan
HeadlineJul 23, 2024