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MOSCOW, October 29 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian-crewed...
Wednesday to replace the four sailors on the cargo ship, said Alexander Krasnoshtan, head of the northern regional branch of the Russian Seamen"s Trade Union.The other 11 Russian crewmen have been sent home. They were held for several weeks for questioning by Russian authorities and were subsequently released, reportedly after being sworn to secrecy.
Matveyev said the captain and three sailors currently on board the Arctic Sea would return home in the next few days.
The ship"s disappearance, which triggered a major international search effort, raised suspicions about it carrying a "secret cargo" of drugs or weapons. Russian authorities have denied the rumors, saying the vessel was hijacked by criminals who demanded a ransom.
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