Three North Korean crew members released from Panama



News Three North Korean crew members released from Panama The captain, first officer and political officer of the Chon Chong Gang leave Panama after June aquittal Hong Won Choi July 14, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Marine Traffic The three North Korean sailors imprisoned for smuggling weapons through the Panama Canal aboard the Chong Chon Gang left Panama for Cuba on Saturday, after being acquitted in June. The Chong Chon Gang’s captain, first officer and political officer were charged after attempting to illegally move weapons through the canal in July 2013. Panama’s courts absolved the officers however on June 28 on the grounds that the charges fell outside the court’s jurisdiction. The three North Korean sailors imprisoned for smuggling weapons through the Panama Canal aboard the Chong Chon Gang left Panama for Cuba on Saturday, after being acquitted in June. The Chong Chon Gang’s captain, first officer and political officer were charged after attempting to illegally move weapons through the canal in July 2013. Panama’s courts absolved the officers however on June 28 on the grounds that the charges fell outside the court’s jurisdiction. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Three North Korean crew members released from Panama

The captain, first officer and political officer of the Chon Chong Gang leave Panama after June aquittal

Hong Won Choi July 14, 2014

Three North Korean crew members released from Panama

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The three North Korean sailors imprisoned for smuggling weapons through the Panama Canal aboard the Chong Chon Gang left Panama for Cuba on Saturday, after being acquitted in June.

The Chong Chon Gang’s captain, first officer and political officer were charged after attempting to illegally move weapons through the canal in July 2013. Panama’s courts absolved the officers however on June 28 on the grounds that the charges fell outside the court’s jurisdiction.

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