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27 August 2012 [18:16] - Today.Az
Georgian border guards have detained the Russian vessel 'Siberian-2128' for the pollution of the marine waters of Poti.
According to the Georgian Border Police, the ship poured faeces into the sea at berth number 9 in Poti port.
The vessel's captain, Russian citizen Viktor Kiryakov, has been arrested. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against him.
Poti Court has imposed a fine on Kiryakov of 65,000 lari ($ 1 = 1.65 lari) and ordered him to reimburse the direct damage to the nature of 605 lari.
After paying a fine the vessel will be allowed to continue the voyage
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