US EditionScottish Government not informed of Bella-1 crew removal by US, says Swinney
US removed two crew members from the Russian tanker Marinera in Scottish waters without prior notice, despite a Scottish court order to keep them under local jurisdiction.
- The Scottish Government was not informed in advance by the US about the removal of two crew members from the vessel Bella-1 in Scottish waters.
- Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney stated that while the Scottish Government supports the enforcement of international sanctions against Russia, it had no legal basis to board the vessel.
- Swinney clarified that the Scottish Government did not detain or have control over any of the Bella-1 crew members, and assistance was offered by Scottish authorities but no arrests were made.
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