Peru Detains 12 Soviet Trawlers for Duties
Associated Press
LIMA, Peru —
The government has seized 12 Soviet fishing trawlers off the northern city of Chiclayo for non-payment of export duties.
Local reporters in Chiclayo said navy ships were sent to guard the trawlers last week until the vessels’ local agent, Compania Pesquera Pacifico, pays about $200,000 in back duties.
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