Georgian border guards detain Russian ship

Georgia, Tbilisi, Aug. 27 / Trend N.Kirtskhalia / 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 Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az