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Guardia Civil Escorts Basque Trawler to Gijón After Reported Crew Threats

Authorities have opened a judicial investigation in port.

Al fondo a la derecha, el pesquero vasco, atracado ayer en la quinta alineación e El Musel, con la patrullera de la Guardia Civil a la izquierda. |
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Overview

  • An emergency call shortly before 3 p.m. reported that crew members had threatened the captain and the shipowner while the vessel was fishing 12 miles off Ribadesella.
  • The Guardia Civil patrol boat Río Tormes met the trawler near Villaviciosa, found the situation stabilized, and escorted it to the fifth alignment at El Musel without intervening at sea.
  • Guardia Civil fiscal and judicial units took statements at the dock and opened an inquiry into the on-board incident, with no arrests or charges reported.
  • One of the reportedly threatened individuals told local media there was an attempted mutiny by 12 of the 16 crew members, a claim not independently verified.
  • The vessel landed 800 kilos of northern bonito for auction at El Musel, the owner has sought guild support and legal counsel, and the boat is expected to return to sea early next week.