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All Greenpeace protesters removed from East Ambition in Tauranga

Thursday 17 September 2009, 7:07AM

By New Zealand Police

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TAURANGA

The remaining seven protesters have been removed from East Ambition without incident.

 

In total, 14 protesters were arrested from the ship. These protesters have been charged with unlawfully boarding the ship, and will be bailed to appear in the Tauranga District Court within the next seven days.

 

A further protester was arrested as part of the support crew.

 

Tauranga Area Commander Inspector Mike Clement says he is pleased the situation has been resolved, without harm to any of the ship’s crew, emergency personnel or protestors.

 

“This has been a complex operation with many different elements involved.

 

“I’d like to thank our Police team, the Port of Tauranga, the Fire Service, Coastguard, Customs and many others who have been involved in this operation. It’s a credit to everyone involved that we have been able to reach this successful conclusion.”