Paul Watson Detained in Greenland Amid Extradition Debate

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, is detained in Greenland since July. Denmark is deliberating on his extradition to Japan over charges from a 2010 incident. Watson, aged 73, remains in custody until October 23 as he appeals the decision.

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson remains detained in Greenland as Denmark deliberates his potential extradition to Japan. The local court in the Danish autonomous region made this ruling on Wednesday.

Watson, aged 73, is the U.S.-Canadian founder of both the Sea Shepherd conservationist group and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation. He was detained when his ship docked at Nuuk port on July 21. According to Greenlandic police, he will stay in custody until at least October 23, as he has launched an appeal against his detention.

Japan has been seeking Watson's arrest internationally for over a decade. The charges relate to a 2010 incident where Watson is accused of breaking into a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic Ocean, obstructing its business, and causing injury and property damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)