Japanese boat seized off disputed isles had violated rules: Russia

Russian authorities have confirmed that a Japanese fishing boat they seized Wednesday while fishing in waters off Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands under a bilateral agreement, had violated rules under the accord.The border security agency from Sakhalin in Russia's Far East, which effectively administers the disputed islands, said Thursday they have found 714 kilograms of rays on board the Shoyo Maru No. 68, although the catch was not declared in the ship's logbook as required.The agency has commenced an investigation for administrative proceedings based on Russian law.The captain of t…READ FULL ARTICLE