Following Discovery Of Smuggling, Navy Head Steps Down
November 29 2016
The head of the Estonian navy has resigned his post after the discovery of a smuggling ring on a warship, reports the Baltic News Service.
Capt. Sten Sepper submitted his resignation on Nov. 22, taking responsibility for the smuggling of liquor and tobacco on the Sakala (M-314) minehunter, which was discovered on Nov. 11, said the Defense Ministry.
According to local media, authorities on Nov. 11 found 56 cases of undeclared cigarettes and 1,000 liters of liquor on the...
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