Ric O’Barry was detained by Japanese immigration officials at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on Monday.
The Japanese government is cracking down on those who oppose their war on dolphins,” O’Barry said, through his son, Lincoln O’Barry. “I feel I am being used as a figurehead representing all Western activists.”
According to his lawyer, Takashi Takano, O’Barry was told he couldn’t enter Japan on a tourist visa as his tourist status was not “fully proven.” Officials also accused him of making “The Cove” movie, as well as being related to Sea Shepherd, an anti-poaching organization. O’Barry has denied both accusations.
CNN - Lincoln talks about Ric's detainment in Japan
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BREAKING: RIC O’BARRY DETAINED IN TOKYO!
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Demand Ric's release, No one should be arrested for non-violent actions and hear-say!
Ric O’Barry was detained by Japanese immigration officials at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on Monday.
The Japanese government is cracking down on those who oppose their war on dolphins,” O’Barry said, through his son, Lincoln O’Barry. “I feel I am being used as a figurehead representing all Western activists.”
This is a desperate attempt by the Japanese Government to hide the atrocities in Taiji. They have run out of excuses on why the slaughter and sale of mercury contaminated dolphin meat continues. Dolphin hunting in Taiji began in the 1950’s and is hardly cultural or traditional. The dolphins that aren’t slaughtered are sold to dolphin abusement parks around the world.”
According to his lawyer, Takashi Takano, O’Barry was told he couldn’t enter Japan on a tourist visa as his tourist status was not “fully proven.” Officials also accused him of making “The Cove” movie, as well as being related to Sea Shepherd, an anti-poaching organization. O’Barry has denied both accusations.
CNN - Lincoln talks about Ric's detainment in Japan
https://www.facebook.com/josweb23/videos/vb.746840112092474/821734194603065/?type=2&theater
BREAKING: RIC O’BARRY DETAINED IN TOKYO!
https://dolphinproject.net/blog/post/breaking-ric-obarry-detained-in-tokyo/
Demand Ric's release, No one should be arrested for non-violent actions and hear-say!
