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Guardia Civil Escorts Basque Tuna Boat to Gijón After Reported Onboard Mutiny

Authorities have opened a judicial inquiry into the reported threats to the captain.

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

  • The captain phoned emergency services from about 12 miles off Ribadesella, reporting a mutiny and threats by 12 of the 16 crew members.
  • The patrol boat Rio Tormes met the vessel near Villaviciosa and escorted it to El Musel without using force after the situation was deemed normalized.
  • Judicial police and fiscal units in El Musel took statements and formally opened an investigation upon the boat’s arrival.
  • Roughly 800 kilograms of bonito were landed for auction, and the owner has sought support from the cofradía and plans to consult lawyers.
  • Press accounts identify the vessel as the Beti Aingeru and report that the allegedly threatening crew members are of Senegalese origin, with a return to fishing early this week considered likely.