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Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland Under Japan's International Warrant

Jul 22, 2024, 12:55 AM

Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Shepherd and a prominent anti-whaling campaigner, has been arrested in Greenland. Greenland police confirmed the arrest, stating it was made under an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a veteran environmental activist, was due to sail to the North Pacific to confront a newly built Japanese factory whaling ship. Authorities have indicated that Watson may be extradited to Japan. The arrest took place on Sunday.