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Boat seized in Palau suspected of leading illegal fishing operation

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Boat seized in Palau suspected of leading illegal fishing operation(Richard Ewart)

Marine law enforcement officers in Palau have seized what they suspect is a mother ship at the heart of an illegal Filipino fishing operation.

Koror-based journalist Bernadette Carreon says the vessel was intercepted by officers on board the Australian funded patrol boat, PSS Remeliik, during one of its routine maritime security operations.

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Pacific, Palau, Illegal Fishing