Environmental Activist Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland: Facing Extradition to Japan for Anti-Whaling Campaign

On Sunday, Watson was arrested on the Arctic island when his ship docked in the capital, Nuuk, according to the news agency AFP.

The reason for the arrest is that he is wanted internationally by Japan. He now faces possible extradition to the Japanese authorities.

The Canadian is one of the founders of

Watson was on his way to stop this 9300 ton Japanese ship.

Photo: YUICHI YAMAZAKI / AFP

Zimeray added:

– By extraditing Watson,
Published

July 22, 2024, at 23:01


Updated

July 23, 2024, at 16:33