Sunday, September 20, 2009

Russia Unloads 'Piracy' Evidence From Arctic Sea

A partial map of Europe and Africa showing route of the missing cargo ship, Arctic Sea

From AFP:

MOSCOW — Russia on Friday unloaded evidence from the Arctic Sea ship onto a Russian warship, as mystery still surrounded the identity of its cargo one month after it was recovered from alleged pirates.

Russian investigators said evidence, including arms and masks which showed the vessel was prey to piracy, was now on its way to Russia for use in a trial against the suspected hijackers.

"The evidence will be delivered to a Russian port, where the warship Ladny and its escorting vessels will dock," the investigative committee said in a statement posted on its website.

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More News On The Arctic Sea

Russia finds no secret cargo on Arctic Sea - report -- Reuters
Russian prosecutors: No suspicious materials found on Arctic Sea -- Jerusalem Post
Russian investigators say no compromising cargo on board Arctic Sea -- RIA Novosti

My Comment: The message from the Russians is obvious .... nothing here to see .... move on.

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