NewzIcelandic authorities, including the coast guard and special forces, seized the vessel *Bandero*—operated by the Paul Watson Foundation—and detained its 21-person crew following an incident where the ship attempted to disrupt a commercial whaling vessel. The operation concluded with the vessel being escorted to Reykjavík.
Following the detentions, police in Iceland decided against seeking pre-trial detention for the crew members, allowing the individuals to remain free while the investigation or legal process proceeds. The group had been arrested on Thursday evening after trying to interfere with commercial whaling operations in the region.
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