Panama is still awaiting payment of a $1 million dollar fine from North Korea to release an impounded cargo vessel, local media outlet La Prensa said.
The fine, which was imposed after a North Korean freighter was caught attempting to ship Cuban military equipment across the Panama canal, must be paid before the vessel and crew of 35 sailors can be released.
Panama is still awaiting payment of a $1 million dollar fine from North Korea to release an impounded cargo vessel, local media outlet La Prensa said.
The fine, which was imposed after a North Korean freighter was caught attempting to ship Cuban military equipment across the Panama canal, must be paid before the vessel and crew of 35 sailors can be released.
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