Georgian border guards detain Russian ship
Georgian border guards have detained a Russian vessel for the pollution of the marine waters of Poti.
According to the Georgian Border Police, the Siberian-2128 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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